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Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
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Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Hildenborough TN11 9HY
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonic knowledge is developed systematically and taught particularly well in Reception and Key Stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils have several opportunities to read and write in a range of contexts but fewer chances to extend their mathematical skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks for more able pupils are not always at the right level, especially in mathematics for Years 1 and 3.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are significantly above average in English and mathematics in Year 6, Year 5, Year 4, and Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: High support provided by additional adults helps disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop good social skills, get on well together, and respond positively to adults. There is very little evidence of misbehaviour in the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: The progress of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is good overall and outstanding in some lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that any form of bullying is not a problem and feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults are good role models, helping pupils develop good social skills and ensure a safe environment for learning.
Parent Feedback: Staff and almost all parents say behaviour is good and well managed.
Parental Involvement: Inspectors took account of 44 responses to the online Parent View questionnaire as well as the views of a small number of parents communicated by letter.
Extracurricular Activities: Teachers benefit from training opportunities provided through the Tonbridge Village Collaboration.
Teacher Engagement: Expectations are high and communicated well to pupils, contributing to an environment where they can make good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� questioning is good and sometimes outstanding, aiding pupil engagement and understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In the main, marking is regular and systematic, helping pupils understand how they can improve their work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Tasks for more able pupils are not always set at the right level, causing slower progress in some cases.
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Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 197 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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should strive to the best of our abilities for God, ourselves, and others. By fostering a love for the study of learning and knowledge, we hope to see our community develop as we work together to realise the potential that God has given each of us. We value each individual as special and unique, and we celebrate God's creation by giving everyone access to rich experiences that enlighten, challenge, mould, and improve their possibilities in life.
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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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 70% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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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 | 108 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 70% 17 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 7 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 | 103 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 53% 17 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 70% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
