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South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.0 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 77% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 74% of schools. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 15%, the overall academic achievements indicate a solid foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.7%
White Other23.0%
Asian Other6.9%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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51.26375, 0.52729 · ME15 6TL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN141650
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Borough Primary School rated by Ofsted?
South Borough Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2018.
Is South Borough Primary School a good school?
South Borough Primary School scores 74.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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