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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.7 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
286
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
136%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational quality. While 59% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, it is worth noting that only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel. Overall, the school performs better than 65% of institutions in the UK for KS2 expected outcomes, making it a promising option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.9%
Black African10.5%
Mixed Other8.7%
White Other7.3%
Gypsy/Roma3.5%
Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
traveller_irish1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.39432, 0.16753 · BR8 7BU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118754
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 40.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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