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Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
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Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
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- Brenchley and Matfield TN12 7NY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well, with national assessment results in line with national averages; confidence is boosted through various activities.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is exceptionally successful, with all pupils meeting the expected standard.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and broad, beginning from Reception and built on over time.
Foundational Skills: The school has developed mathematics teaching focused on problem-solving, though variability in challenge remains.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to raise expectations and provide more writing opportunities for students, especially the most able.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching is occasionally less precise, leading to unaddressed misconceptions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-mannered, engaging, and enjoy school, with high attendance reflecting positive attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve in line with the national average at key stages 1 and 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind receive effective additional help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave with respect and kindness, benefitting from a positive culture.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and math results are close to average with some variability in challenge for the most able.
Support for Falling Behind: Individualized support for additional needs ensures progress and confidence, although inconsistency remains in expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with additional needs receive individualized and creative support, ensuring they make progress and grow in confidence.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive explicit support, though sometimes the support is less effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and regularly reviewed with full training completed. Pupils feel safe and trust adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents feel their children are safe at school, and pupils have regular opportunities to learn about safety, e.g., through e-safety lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust adults to resolve any potential worries.
Parent Feedback: Parents noted happiness and well-being of children as central; many are thrilled with the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the family feel and are actively involved through surveys and direct feedback during inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Various clubs and opportunities in musical and sporting activities available for all pupils contribute positively to their confidence.
Extracurricular Activities: Comprehensive extracurricular offer helps pupils mature.
Teacher Engagement: Effective professional development supports teachers, resulting in confident staff with high morale.
Impact on Student Progress: Actions taken by staff are having a positive impact on driving forward the school and improving pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective phonics programme results in high achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variability in provision for the most able and inconsistent application of spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules remain challenges.
Teacher Engagement: Staff design tasks that support core content learning, although teaching precision varies.
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About Us
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 195 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 22.7 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 105 |
| 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 65% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 52% 13 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 103 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 65% 15 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 80% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1