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Furley Park Primary Academy
Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
535
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its KS2 results where 67% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 18% of pupils reached this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.3%
White Other9.5%
Black African6.7%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.11448, 0.87354 · TN23 3PA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140322
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.furleypark.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Furley Park Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Furley Park Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Furley Park Primary Academy a good school?
Furley Park Primary Academy scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Furley Park Primary Academy?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Furley Park Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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