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Vale View Community School
Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also be contributing factors to consider.
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Last inspected: 26 April 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
White Other12.5%
Gypsy/Roma5.8%
Black African3.1%
Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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51.12432, 1.29479 · CT17 9NP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN145355
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.vale-view.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Vale View Community School rated by Ofsted?
Vale View Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Vale View Community School a good school?
Vale View Community School scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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