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Skinners' Temple Grove

Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA, Kent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.2 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, ranking in the top 93% of schools for expected reading, writing, and maths. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 52% recommending the school, suggesting that some families may have concerns worth exploring.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 September 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.39%Bottom 7% 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 (25 responses)
3.1
My child is happy
84%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
16% disagree
My child feels safe
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
School keeps me informed
72%
Good range of subjects
72%
My child makes good progress
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
School has high expectations
64%
School responds to concerns
52%
Behaviour is good
52%
I'd recommend this school
52%
School supports development
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.8%
White Other10.6%
Asian Indian5.0%
Other5.0%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.14433, 0.28452 · TN2 3UA

School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139052
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Skinners' Temple Grove rated by Ofsted?

Skinners' Temple Grove was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2019.

Is Skinners' Temple Grove a good school?

Skinners' Temple Grove scores 8.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Skinners' Temple Grove?

Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Skinners' Temple Grove receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.

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