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Smarden Primary School
Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.7 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
167%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts 89% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 3% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 95.7 indicates strong performance compared to 96% of other schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and community support. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 89% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Location
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51.15051, 0.69151 · TN27 8ND
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137529
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Smarden Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Smarden Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2013.
Is Smarden Primary School a good school?
Smarden Primary School scores 95.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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