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Drapers Mills Primary Academy
St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.7 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
277
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 86% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at the upper levels. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for children aged 2-11 in a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2018Older 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.8%
White Other33.6%
Gypsy/Roma6.9%
Black African4.0%
Other2.9%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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51.37926, 1.39369 · CT9 2SP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139021
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.drapersmills-tkat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Drapers Mills Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2018.
Is Drapers Mills Primary Academy a good school?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy scores 85.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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