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Kemsley Primary Academy
Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2RP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.8 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 76% recommending the school, though the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard at KS2 is lower at just 7%. Overall, while there are some areas for improvement, the school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2015Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child feels safe
84%
My child is happy
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School supports development
82%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Behaviour is good
75%
School has high expectations
71%
Progress is communicated
69%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.1%
Black African7.6%
White Other6.7%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.36357, 0.73850 · ME10 2RP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139396
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kemsley-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Kemsley Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kemsley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2015.
Is Kemsley Primary Academy a good school?
Kemsley Primary Academy scores 35.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Kemsley Primary Academy?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kemsley Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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