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Iwade School
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
611
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 52% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at just 2%. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, although the LocaleIQ score indicates that it is better than only 20% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2012Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Black African4.6%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.37787, 0.72829 · ME9 8RS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140900
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.iwade-ba-mat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Iwade School rated by Ofsted?
Iwade School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2012.
Is Iwade School a good school?
Iwade School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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