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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PU, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.7 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving a 77% expected standard, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools. While specific progress data is limited, the overall academic environment suggests a solid foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2015Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.5%
Black African20.6%
Mixed Other9.1%
White Other4.8%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.33718, 0.54382 · ME5 8PU
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN149979
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2015.
Is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores 78.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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