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Featherby Junior School
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.9 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 52% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating a potential area for improvement in challenging more able students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, reflecting a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2022Quality 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 British67.9%
Black African9.5%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.37527, 0.57503 · ME8 6BT
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN144969
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Featherby Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Featherby Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2022.
Is Featherby Junior School a good school?
Featherby Junior School scores 42.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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