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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.8 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
244
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. While 59% of pupils achieve the expected level, only 14% reach the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with a decent level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2017Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other6.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.03005, -2.25914 · SP8 4GG
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN147145
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2017.
Is St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School scores 49.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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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