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Petham Primary School
Petham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5RD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
103
Capacity
115
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 17% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 May 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
72%
School has high expectations
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
Mixed Other7.8%
Gypsy/Roma4.9%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Location
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51.22114, 1.04988 · CT4 5RD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139810
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.petham.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Petham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Petham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2015.
Is Petham Primary School a good school?
Petham Primary School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Petham Primary School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Petham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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