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Barnsole Primary School
Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
665
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. While 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, the school performs better than 79% of schools nationally in this area, indicating a positive trajectory. However, it is worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 February 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.1%
Black African11.0%
White Other9.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.38291, 0.55713 · ME7 2JG
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN144423
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnsole Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnsole Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Barnsole Primary School a good school?
Barnsole Primary School scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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