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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
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- Tovil ME15 6QN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a strength with robust phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are ambitious and have improved curriculum thinking.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects need better end-of-topic reviews for clarity in learning gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is a strength and pupils enjoy it.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt catch-up in phonics ensures no one falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations reflected in focused and respectful behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective adaptations for successful learning in SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; leaders act quickly to address it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding procedures and vigilant staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the nurturing and caring environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of wider curriculum opportunities promoting personal development.
Teacher Engagement: Professional development is valued and workload manageable.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations result in focused student behaviour.
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 311 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With over twenty years of experience in the field of education and almost ten years as a Senior Leader in schools, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my position as Head of School.
I wish to ensure that your children grow and develop into well-rounded individuals who are prepared for their next steps in the world when they leave us by working with you all as families and the larger community.
Executive Headteacher that I am.
I have worked in the field of education for almost 25 years, 14 of those as a headteacher.
I have experience working in a variety of Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, and London schools.
I am really fortunate to have Mrs. Magner as my Head of School since she will oversee and direct the daily operations of the school.
Welcome to Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, from all of us.
Our goal as a senior leadership team will be to give our students the greatest education possible within an engaging curriculum and meaningful values.
The school's new phase and the outstanding faculty we have on board to guide learning in the twenty-first century are exciting to us.
Jesus demonstrated how important it is for us to take care of one another by using the parable of the Good Samaritan.
As Jesus told his followers, "Go then and do the same," we demonstrate compassion by treating one another fairly and kindly.
Jesus taught us to have aspiration and to be the best version of ourselves when He said, "Love your neighbour as yourself" (Luke 10:27).
Jesus encouraged us to strive to live and act in accordance with God's love when he said, "Love your neighbour as yourself."
Jesus said that we should love our neighbour as ourselves.
In order to make sure that everyone feels like a valued member of a family at Archbishop Courtenay Primary, we offer the following.
Jesus urged us to strive to be the best members of the God Family.
We encourage a focused approach to education that will allow all kids to aspire and succeed in a loving Christian society.
We are proud of the Christian foundation we have built upon, and we think the principles we uphold at Archbishop Courtenay reflect this foundation.
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I wish to ensure that your children grow and develop into well-rounded individuals who are prepared for their next steps in the world when they leave us by working with you all as families and the larger community.
Executive Headteacher that I am.
I have worked in the field of education for almost 25 years, 14 of those as a headteacher.
I have experience working in a variety of Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, and London schools.
I am really fortunate to have Mrs. Magner as my Head of School since she will oversee and direct the daily operations of the school.
Welcome to Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, from all of us.
Our goal as a senior leadership team will be to give our students the greatest education possible within an engaging curriculum and meaningful values.
The school's new phase and the outstanding faculty we have on board to guide learning in the twenty-first century are exciting to us.
Jesus demonstrated how important it is for us to take care of one another by using the parable of the Good Samaritan.
As Jesus told his followers, "Go then and do the same," we demonstrate compassion by treating one another fairly and kindly.
Jesus taught us to have aspiration and to be the best version of ourselves when He said, "Love your neighbour as yourself" (Luke 10:27).
Jesus encouraged us to strive to live and act in accordance with God's love when he said, "Love your neighbour as yourself."
Jesus said that we should love our neighbour as ourselves.
In order to make sure that everyone feels like a valued member of a family at Archbishop Courtenay Primary, we offer the following.
Jesus urged us to strive to be the best members of the God Family.
We encourage a focused approach to education that will allow all kids to aspire and succeed in a loving Christian society.
We are proud of the Christian foundation we have built upon, and we think the principles we uphold at Archbishop Courtenay reflect this foundation.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 22.3 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 107 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 108 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.01% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 28% 5 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 11.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% 3 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1