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Kingfisher Community Primary School
Kingfisher Drive, Princes Park, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.9 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child is happy
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
76%
School supports development
72%
School has high expectations
72%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.9%
Black African10.6%
White Other8.2%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
traveller_irish1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Irish1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.35887, 0.54188 · ME5 7NX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN139927
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kingfisher-gst.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingfisher Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kingfisher Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is Kingfisher Community Primary School a good school?
Kingfisher Community Primary School scores 88.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Kingfisher Community Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingfisher Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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