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The Downs Church of England Primary School
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The Downs Church of England Primary School
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- Walmer CT14 7TL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading is effective with a well-sequenced phonics scheme, helping pupils develop into confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has introduced an ambitious curriculum that is coherently sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some books are not sufficiently matched to pupils' reading ability.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive effective support to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well and are keen to attend school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school introduced an ambitious, coherently sequenced curriculum in response to weaker key stage 2 outcomes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported effectively and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School creates an environment where pupils feel safe by trusting adults and nurturing positive relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School prioritises teaching pupils about their physical and mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate supportive and nurturing school environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of trips and clubs during, before, and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the school's focus on maintaining pupils at the center of decision-making.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers follow curriculum plans closely and usually check pupils鈥� understanding carefully.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff adapt their teaching to enable pupils to learn the same curriculum as peers.
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About Us
The Downs Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 314 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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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From the The Downs Church of England Primary School
"Nothing will be impossible if you have faith as small as a mustard seed." Matthew 17, verse 20. STATED VISION: God and family are at the centre of everything we do at the Federation of The Downs and Northbourne CEP Schools, according to our mission statement. We utilise The Mustard Seed as a metaphor to foster community. "Nothing will be impossible if you have faith as small as a mustard seed." (2017) Matthew 17:20 This serves as our foundation for valuing and treating every member of our school community. Our pastoral care and diverse curriculum experiences enable us to offer a vibrant and secure learning environment where everyone can succeed. Our vision is based on our six core Christian values. We strive to become more loving, compassionate, kind, respectful, and forgiving people every day so that our school community can enjoy the happiness and hope of "life in all its richness" (John: 10 v10).
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 19.9 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 108 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 44% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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.
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.
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Downs Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1