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Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Laureston Place, Dover, Kent, CT16 1QX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.7 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
167
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in Reading, Writing, and Maths, placing it in the top 4% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, although the limited number of responses may not fully capture the broader parent community's views. However, the school faces challenges in achieving higher standards, as no students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.7%
White Other11.4%
Other10.2%
Gypsy/Roma6.6%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Location
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51.12733, 1.31753 · CT16 1QX
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118748
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 11.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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