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Loose Primary School
Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
657
Capacity
654
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where 74% of students meet the standard, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 61.5, indicating that it outperforms 62% of schools in the area. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 6%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 27 June 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.24440, 0.52184 · ME15 9UW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN146143
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Loose Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Loose Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Loose Primary School a good school?
Loose Primary School scores 61.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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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