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Northwood Primary School
Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.9 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
240
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 75% for KS2 expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, though only 4% of students reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the school may benefit from focusing on improving higher achievement rates, as well as addressing the lower LocaleIQ score compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 6 October 2011Older 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African40.1%
White British25.6%
White Other14.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
traveller_irish2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.49230, 0.13825 · DA18 4HN
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN144540
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.northwood.bexley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2011.
Is Northwood Primary School a good school?
Northwood Primary School scores 33.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Northwood Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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