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St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 88% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other5.7%
Black African4.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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51.31567, 0.89652 · ME13 8AP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN141220
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.smcschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School a good school?
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School scores 36.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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