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South Benfleet Primary School
High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.0 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
409
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection and positive experiences. However, only 17% of students reached the higher standard at KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 17 November 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%. | 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%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
White Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.55311, 0.55988 · SS7 5HA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137029
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Benfleet Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Benfleet Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2015.
Is South Benfleet Primary School a good school?
South Benfleet Primary School scores 82.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 South Benfleet Primary School?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Benfleet Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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