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Fairview Community Primary School
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.4 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
684
Capacity
690
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. It boasts a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths of 73%, placing it in the top 28% of schools nationally. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (141 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
99%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
White Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.34815, 0.58724 · ME8 0NU
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN134904
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.fairviewprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairview Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairview Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is Fairview Community Primary School a good school?
Fairview Community Primary School scores 77.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Fairview Community Primary School?
Based on 141 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fairview Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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