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Water Meadows Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.8 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top third nationally. Parental satisfaction is relatively high, with 75% of parents recommending the school, though it's worth noting that the response rate was limited, with only 32 Parent View submissions.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2019Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School supports development
78%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
72%
Behaviour is good
69%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.8%
Asian Other8.4%
Black African6.1%
Mixed Other5.6%
Black Other2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Location
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51.31591, 1.15873 · CT3 4HS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138579
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.watermeadows.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Water Meadows Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Water Meadows Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2019.
Is Water Meadows Primary School a good school?
Water Meadows Primary School scores 94.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Water Meadows Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Water Meadows Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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