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Palm Bay Primary School
Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
428
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 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%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
75%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.38961, 1.41922 · CT9 3PP
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palm Bay Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Palm Bay Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Palm Bay Primary School a good school?
Palm Bay Primary School scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Palm Bay Primary School?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, Palm Bay Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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