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Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Westfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.1 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
735
Capacity
840
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where it ranks in the top 72% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While 56% of pupils meet expected levels, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 62% of schools.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
White Other5.7%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.37814, 1.36083 · CT9 5PA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135212
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.garlingeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Garlinge Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Garlinge Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery scores 62.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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