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The Canterbury Primary School
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- Canterbury CT2 8PT
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children are taught phonics in a systematic and regular way with activities designed to make learning fun.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides pupils with many opportunities to apply basic skills in different subjects, ensuring meaningful and engaging learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that all lessons consistently meet the needs of all pupils, particularly the more able.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics has improved and is broadly in line with national averages by the end of Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress because interventions are matched closely to individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good and pupils feel very safe in school. They demonstrate respect for adults and want to do well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress because interventions are matched closely to individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are aware of different forms of bullying and have a good understanding of how they can help to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults in the school look after you well so that you are safe. Senior leaders effectively ensure these meet statutory requirements.
Parent Feedback: A comment made by one parent reflecting the views of many, 鈥楾he school has made an epic improvement in the last two years.鈥�
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers appreciate the improvements and feel involved in the progress of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched well, including lessons taught by specialist teachers from external agencies and from Key Stage 3.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' enthusiasm and confident use of subject knowledge ensure lessons which are engaging and fun.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching has improved, successfully enabling pupils to play an active part in their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching and its impact on pupils鈥� progress is monitored and evaluated rigorously.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching across the school.
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About Us
The Canterbury Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 422 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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 |
B
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D+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 20.1 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | - | 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 102 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 72% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 72% 1 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 14 | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 71% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Canterbury Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
