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Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Stack Lane, Hartley, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
213
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 75% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, reflecting the school's commitment to quality education, although only 19% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.8%
Black African7.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.2%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.38513, 0.30831 · DA3 8BL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN141532
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield a good school?
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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