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Saxon Way Primary School
Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in providing quality education for children aged 3 to 11. While 62% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this performance places it in the top 58% nationally. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 61% recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2016Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 (70 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
81%
School keeps me informed
80%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
My child makes good progress
73%
School has high expectations
70%
School supports development
64%
I'd recommend this school
61%
Behaviour is good
56%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.7%
Black African19.0%
White Other7.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.39070, 0.55941 · ME7 1SJ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN139928
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.saxonway-gst.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Saxon Way Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Saxon Way Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2016.
Is Saxon Way Primary School a good school?
Saxon Way Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Saxon Way Primary School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saxon Way Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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