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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.6 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
364
Capacity
363
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more able learners. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation within the Medway area.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2013Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.6%
Black African6.0%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.36184, 0.60429 · ME8 9AE
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN142160
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmargaretsonline.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2013.
Is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School a good school?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School scores 47.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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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