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Capel Primary School
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| Early years provision | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Highly skilled teaching in early years makes learning fun and challenging.
Success of the Curriculum: Achievement remains high with effective leadership supporting teachers across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Reading and literacy are central, supporting fluency and enthusiasm in reading
Success of the Curriculum: High aspirations supported by enrichment days and tailored SEND provisions
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure teaching builds sequentially on pupils鈥� skills and extends opportunities for applying learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve assessment to address learning gaps effectively
Performance in Maths & Reading: High proportions of pupils attained well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive the right support and make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and trust adults to help resolve issues.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well; strategic vocabulary development boosts confidence
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support aids weak readers to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are focused, keen, and enjoy reward celebrations
Support for SEND Pupils: Leadership for SEND is very effective with meticulously planned support involving parents and professionals.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision accessible to all; adaptations build confidence and independence
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Concerns are reported, recorded, and acted on timely; pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure that pupils are well cared for and safeguarded.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel known, cared for, and safe from bullying
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Wellbeing focus extends to pupils and staff, promoting safety and mental health
Parent Feedback: Parents value the high level of care and consider it 'second to none'.
Parental Involvement: Parents are supportive of the school and participate in school activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel part of a caring school community
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities are offered.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly committed, and their engagement is well-supported by effective leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is generally effective, leading to good student progress and achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent teaching needs improvement for better pupil engagement and progress.
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Capel Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 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 | 53% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 68% 13 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 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 | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 81% 8 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 10 | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 73% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Capel Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
