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Parkwood Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.4 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
500
Capacity
540
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a pupil population of 500, the school currently holds an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement as of June 2023. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 6% of schools, suggesting there may be challenges to address. Parents considering this option should weigh these factors alongside any strengths the school may offer.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.34858, 0.59894 · ME8 9LP
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN151419
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parkwoodprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Parkwood Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Parkwood Primary School a good school?
Parkwood Primary School scores 6.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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