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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
- Primary
- Medway ME2 3HQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure that pupils read aloud daily in lessons to develop fluency. Staff have received training in using a rigorous phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have identified the salient knowledge for units within subjects. This knowledge is ordered in a way so that pupils remember it.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject development yet to be completed and inconsistencies in teaching remain.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are merry and friendly, and appreciate the rules taught by leaders, contributing strongly to pupils feeling safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers continue revisiting previous learning to strengthen pupils' memory but some assessments don't always provide the right information.
Support for Falling Behind: There are still some inconsistencies in the teaching of the curriculum. Teachers can lose sight of the intended knowledge pupils need to master.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders quickly identify the needs of pupils as soon as they join the school, ensuring necessary help is provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are well informed about reporting any concerns about bullying. Leaders adopt a vigilant safeguarding culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors continually probe safeguarding. They do their own 鈥榯emperature checks鈥� talking to pupils and staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions which is taken into account for inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: Parents are closely involved in their children鈥檚 development, collaborating on support plans for SEND pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are clear about their core role and applaud the professional training the trust provides.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trustees utilize external quality assurances to double check what leaders say, ensuring high standards are maintained.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in curriculum delivery have helped pupils gain a deeper understanding of ideas and concepts. However, some assessment practices need improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching remain, sometimes leading to less effective implementation of the curriculum.
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About Us
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 320 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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 | 7-11 | 5-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 23.3 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 107 |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 58% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 5.34% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 95 | 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 | 65% 18 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 14 | 9.29% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 101 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 91 | 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 | 47% 18 | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.76% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 102 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 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% | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.09% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Local authority ratio 20 : 1