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Amherst School
Witches Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.9 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
376
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school excels in key stage 2 outcomes, achieving 78% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% of schools nationally. The strong LocaleIQ score of 89.9 indicates a supportive environment, and parent satisfaction is likely high given these positive results. However, there is limited information on specific areas for improvement, such as the percentage of students reaching the higher standard.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.1%
White Other10.9%
Mixed Other7.4%
Mixed W+Asian5.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.28167, 0.16277 · TN13 2AX
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136499
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.amherst.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Amherst School rated by Ofsted?
Amherst School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is Amherst School a good school?
Amherst School scores 89.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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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