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Northdown Primary School
Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
338
Capacity
427
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of November 2021, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 79% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.6%
White Other17.2%
Black African3.8%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.38030, 1.40827 · CT9 3RE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138434
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.northdown-tkat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Northdown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northdown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.
Is Northdown Primary School a good school?
Northdown Primary School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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