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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
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- Goudhurst TN17 1DZ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan work which pupils find exciting and focuses extremely well on developing their skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing and mathematics, as well as many other subjects. They reach standards which are well above average.
Areas Needing Improvement: Encouraging pupils to be less reliant on teachers in moving on to the next stage of their learning when it is suitable for them to do so.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing and mathematics, achieving standards well above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers gather lots of information about how well pupils understand what they are doing and analyze this closely to identify those few pupils who may not be making as much progress as they should.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional. Pupils listen closely to what teachers tell them and then eagerly work to do what is expected. Attendance has risen and is above average.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs progress quickly because they are supported effectively by well-trained adults.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe at school, and feel that the school gives them excellent information to be able to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors and senior leaders make sure that all the necessary requirements to keep pupils safe are in place, particularly those to make sure that adults are appropriate to work with children.
Parent Feedback: Strong links with the church and local community benefit pupils greatly, and contribute well to their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Parental Involvement: The inspectors held meetings with pupils to discuss their views about their work and the school, and met with teachers, leaders and with governors, and had a telephone conversation with a representative from the local authority.
Extracurricular Activities: Many visitors and trips, including two residential trips, for Year 5 and Year 6 respectively, also give pupils excellent experiences around which to focus their work.
Outdoor Facilities: The wonderful environments of the school grounds and in the local area are used very well to enrich pupils鈥� learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work together to identify the very best practice and to develop their teaching skills. Teamwork is strong and teachers and teaching assistants work very effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils develop excellent skills because teachers know a lot about the subjects they are teaching and about how pupils learn. Their explanations are very clear, particularly when explaining complex ideas.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are a few occasions when some pupils rely too much on the teachers to tell them what they need to do next.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers gather lots of information about how well pupils understand what they are doing and analyze this closely. No pupil is allowed to languish for long before support is provided to accelerate their progress.
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Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 212 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 69% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 109 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 83% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 17 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 109 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 83% 4 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 37% 21 | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 87% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1