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Phoenix Primary School
Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.2 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
360
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally. However, only 38% of students meet the expected standard, and just 6% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic outcomes. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 13% of schools, which may also reflect its unique challenges and opportunities within the Medway local authority.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% 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 British47.6%
Black African18.9%
White Other14.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Gypsy/Roma2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.37394, 0.52838 · ME4 5QD
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN138510
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.phoenixprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Phoenix Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Phoenix Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Phoenix Primary School a good school?
Phoenix Primary School scores 13.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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