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Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Horton Road, Horton Kirby, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9BN, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.2 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
225
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school also boasts a solid LocaleIQ score of 75.2, indicating it outperforms 75% of other schools in the area. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 18%, there may be room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Gypsy/Roma4.0%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.39497, 0.24584 · DA4 9BN
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN144099
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hortonkirby.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School a good school?
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School scores 75.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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