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Barming Primary School
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- Barming ME16 9DY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of English and mathematics is strengthened with high-quality work seen in pupils鈥� books.
Success of the Curriculum: All areas of the school鈥檚 curriculum are generally well planned, and assessment is improving.
Foundational Skills: Strong emphasis on reading; children learn securely and enjoy stories
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum introduced post-COVID; pupils' learning is back on track
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in teaching need to be addressed effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to adapt teaching for consistent achievement across subjects
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing, and mathematics has been improving.
Support for Falling Behind: Support for disadvantaged pupils is effective, and their progress is closely monitored.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are sensitive to others' needs, and are confident with a good understanding of right and wrong.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improved attendance and learning in reading, math through reinforced curriculum
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify and fill gaps in knowledge quickly; tailored support for SEND
Behaviour and Attitudes: Commendable behavior; pupils live up to school鈥檚 high expectations
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding is used effectively, and skilled teaching assistants support pupils with varying needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Ambitious support with tailored programs ensuring secure learning
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with well-trained staff ensuring pupils' safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective systems ensure children and families receive appropriate support, promoting well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; trusted adults available
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Instills emotional well-being care; students feel safe and accepted
Parent Feedback: Parents are generally positive about the school and appreciate recent changes and improvements.
Parental Involvement: Parents believe the school is safe and welcoming, and staff quickly action any concerns.
Parent Feedback: School seen as a family and community; positive parental views
Parental Involvement: Parents can express opinions via Ofsted Parent View
Extracurricular Activities: Breakfast and after-school clubs provide various activities and good care.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area includes activities supporting children鈥檚 learning, like forest-style learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and assistants develop their skills with high expectations and targets.
Impact on Student Progress: High standards of English and mathematics teaching lead to better pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is regularly monitored and supported through external consultants.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies still remain across classes and subjects but are being addressed.
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About Us
Barming Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 482 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 44% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 53% 2 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 55% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 3 | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 60% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 Barming Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1