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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
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Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Gravesham DA11 7BT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure pupils quickly master basic skills in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and phonics, aiding strong reading progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been thoughtfully developed with topics designed to motivate and challenge pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders do not regularly monitor the attendance of some harder to reach groups of pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' books show most are working at or above expected levels for their age, especially Year 6 making strong progress from starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff have a clear understanding of how pupils are learning and which pupils need additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, enjoy lessons, and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants make a strong contribution to learning, providing careful support for pupils with special educational needs or disability.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good, with pupils saying there is no bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school works well with parents and outside agencies; safeguarding is given high priority and staff training is up to date.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive, praising the school for being a happy place where children feel safe.
Parental Involvement: Parents like the newly introduced academic mentoring days, allowing them to talk to teachers with their child present.
Extracurricular Activities: Extra-curricular provision is plentiful, offering opportunities for various sporting competitions and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor environment is well used, providing an exciting area for children to discover, including tending vegetables.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge in phonics and dedicate themselves to both children's welfare and education.
Impact on Student Progress: Current school info and books show that disadvantaged pupils make better progress than classmates in Years 1, 2, and 6.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership ensures staff strive to improve with clear performance management targets based on pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils do not make the best possible progress because subject leaders do not focus enough on progress when reviewing pupils' books.
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About Us
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 436 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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At Cecil Road Primary School we believe in a creative curriculum that develops the whole child as an independent, confident learner who is resilient and not afraid of making mistakes. We build a culture that is guided by our 5 Core Values by working respectfully and cooperatively with one another during our time in school. These 5 Core Values are represented on the school badge and everyone at our school models these values within our curriculum and community. Courage being willing to explore new things and accept chances. Compassion Considering others, being kind to them, and assisting one another. Children are honoured for their accomplishments within one Core Value during each term during our weekly assembly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 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 | 67% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 108 6 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 80% 17 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above 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 | 102 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 63% 2 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 65% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
