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Salmestone Primary School
College Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4DB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
221
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid performance in key stage 2, where 66% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive, though not overwhelming, level of approval among families.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2019Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
My child is happy
70%
School keeps me informed
70%
My child makes good progress
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
60%
School has high expectations
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
Black African11.3%
White Other8.6%
Mixed Other5.9%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.37852, 1.38153 · CT9 4DB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138438
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.salmestone-tkat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Salmestone Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Salmestone Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2019.
Is Salmestone Primary School a good school?
Salmestone Primary School scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Salmestone Primary School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Salmestone Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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