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Thistle Hill Academy
Aspen Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3UD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.2 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
332
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected standards at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, there is room for improvement, as the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is currently at 0%.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
86%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other3.3%
Black African3.3%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.41484, 0.80018 · ME12 3UD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140393
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thistlehill.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thistle Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thistle Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Thistle Hill Academy a good school?
Thistle Hill Academy scores 69.2/100 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 Thistle Hill Academy?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thistle Hill Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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