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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.2 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 46% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 87% nationally. However, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 18% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents evaluating overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.2%
White Other15.3%
Black African13.1%
Asian Indian11.0%
Other5.0%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.27347, 0.49536 · ME16 0LB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118853
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-francis.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone rated by Ofsted?
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone a good school?
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone scores 18.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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