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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1BW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.9 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this primary school demonstrates a strong level of community support, though it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is in the top 90% nationally, only 4% are reaching the higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic achievement. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 9% of schools, but families may want to consider this alongside the limited published data on progress and overall school performance.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
73%
School supports development
73%
School has high expectations
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.9%
White Other13.4%
Black African11.9%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.43787, 0.75682 · ME12 1BW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN141386
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edward's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Edward's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Edward's Catholic Primary School scores 8.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Edward's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edward's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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