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Bobbing Village School
Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8PL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.1 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
199
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With 75% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs well compared to the national average, placing it in the top 24% of schools. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. The LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 10% of schools, suggesting potential challenges in other areas.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
Black African9.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
White Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.35342, 0.70980 · ME9 8PL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140899
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bobbing Village School rated by Ofsted?
Bobbing Village School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is Bobbing Village School a good school?
Bobbing Village School scores 10.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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