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Barming Primary School
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.6 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
490
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% expressing a willingness to recommend the school. However, the school's KS2 results indicate that only 48% of students are meeting expected standards, and only 5% achieve a higher standard, suggesting there is room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other4.5%
Asian Indian3.3%
Black African2.2%
Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.26612, 0.47303 · ME16 9DY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN142924
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.barming.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barming Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barming Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Barming Primary School a good school?
Barming Primary School scores 22.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Barming Primary School?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barming Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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