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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Hawkhurst TN18 4JJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from the start with a strong phonics program and effective one-to-one support.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum for all subjects with positive learning environments and clear sequencing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have imprecise activity choices that do not fully match curriculum intentions yet.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and become confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective one-to-one help ensures no pupil is left behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is excellent with great concentration and engagement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEND is superb with adapted resources and specialist collaboration.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with immediately; pupils feel safe and supported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care; well-being is a constant priority.
Parent Feedback: Parents share glowing feedback about the expertise, kindness, and warmth of leaders and staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents are supported with strategies to help at home, and they appreciate being part of a caring community.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of free activity clubs after school including music, choir, and instruments.
Outdoor Facilities: Playtimes are active and fun, with leadership opportunities like 'reading ambassadors'.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers share good subject knowledge in positive learning environments.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils achieve highly in phonics and mathematics; effective support for less confident readers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is sharp and effective; teachers support parents with home strategies.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are new, and certain subjects need more precise activity choices.
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About Us
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 191 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR WEBSITE. Every student at Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School will have their horizons expanded. We provide kids with a wide range of extracurricular programmes and activities. We value children as individuals. St Laurence Church and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School are closely connected. There are five fundamental Christian principles that each have a related Bible tale. In all we do at school, we try to uphold these principles. Children are reminded of the values' significance and how leading a good Christian life is related to them. Moses and the Burning Bush deserve respect. Koinonia (fellowship): Providing food for the 5,000. The school website contains a wealth of information, but we also encourage you to stop by and observe the school in action. To schedule an appointment, call the office.
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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 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 102 | 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 | 59% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 103 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 50% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 9 | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 7 | 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 | 60% 19 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 41% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below 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 Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1