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Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
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Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Cranbrook & Sissinghurst TN17 3JZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan interesting and stimulating lessons which motivate pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The newly established, exciting curriculum inspires pupils to learn well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always adapt the curriculum to provide sufficient challenge for the most able pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift action is taken to provide additional support to pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and are happy in school. They behave well because staff have a consistent approach to managing behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2016, too few disadvantaged pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: A clear strength of leadership is the way in which school leaders work tirelessly to engage with parents and families for the benefit of pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand that bullying is wrong. Incidents of bullying are very rare and dealt with appropriately when they do occur.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors place pupils鈥� safety and welfare at the heart of what they do.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents who responded to Ofsted鈥檚 online survey said their child was well looked after at school and happy. Many parents praised the improvements.
Parental Involvement: School leaders work tirelessly to engage with parents and families for the benefit of pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extra-curricular clubs is well attended by pupils who speak positively about the opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: Both the inside classroom and the outside area provide excellent opportunities for children.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning interesting for pupils 鈥� planning lessons and homework that motivate pupils and make learning fun.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment since the previous inspection so that they are now good.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent meetings are held with teachers and teaching assistants to discuss how well each pupil is learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There has been a huge turnover of staff since the previous inspection.
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About Us
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | 25.8 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 45% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 62% 5 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 16 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 57% 24 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 7 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 81% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1