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The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
434
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England/Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that surpass 79% of schools nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 2%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the limited higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
White Other8.1%
Black African8.1%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.13391, 0.84032 · TN23 5LW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN133627
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.john-wesley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2012.
Is The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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