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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.5 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
619
Capacity
630
Ages
1–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 58% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the school shows potential for growth, particularly in supporting students to reach their full capabilities. Overall, parents can feel confident in the school's positive environment and commitment to education.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2014Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.34951, 1.01613 · CT5 4LT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135130
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.joylane.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2014.
Is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School a good school?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School scores 40.5/100 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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