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Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SP, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.8 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
217
Capacity
233
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this special school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing quality education for students aged 3-19. While published data on academic progress is limited, the school is better than 80% of schools in its LocaleIQ score, indicating a favorable environment for learning. Parents can expect a supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of their children.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2012Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.5%
Black African9.7%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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51.40180, 0.47845 · ME2 3SP
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN119052
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbey Court Foundation Special School rated by Ofsted?
Abbey Court Foundation Special School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2012.
Is Abbey Court Foundation Special School a good school?
Abbey Court Foundation Special School scores 79.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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