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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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- Maidstone ME15 9PS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read and developing a love of reading are at the centre of the school鈥檚 work.
Success of the Curriculum: The school鈥檚 curriculum is ambitious and engaging. It has been carefully structured from Reception to Year 6 so that pupils build knowledge and understanding well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Developing children鈥檚 communication skills through early talk for all children is not as focused as it could be.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment means that pupils are given additional help to catch up when this is needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. The school has a clearly understood policy in place to support everyone.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Sometimes, staff do not yet have the subject or pedagogical understanding to deliver these as leaders intend.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that the curriculum is adapted well so that pupils with SEND can learn alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about themselves, positive relationships and staying safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the care and education offered to their children.
Parental Involvement: The school makes sure that pupils have every opportunity to share their joy of reading at home.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive the support and training they need to help them to deliver the curriculum skilfully.
Impact on Student Progress: There are a few areas where leaders have made adjustments to help pupils learn even more effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: They check carefully on what pupils know and remember so that they can build on learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Developing children鈥檚 communication skills through early talk for all children is not as focused as it could be.
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About Us
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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We are pleased to welcome you to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, where the students are the centre of everything we do. We take great satisfaction in our welcoming, pleasant, and familial atmosphere. We recognise that every child and member of our community is special and valued by God because we are a Catholic school, and we strive to establish a challenging, encouraging environment where everyone can succeed. Our entire staff puts forth a lot of effort to make sure that every child has the chance to realise their full potential. To guarantee that everyone may cultivate a love of learning and enjoy attending school, it is crucial that we provide them with a diverse range of experiences and exciting learning environments. Children learn through experience. At Holy Family, we have the highest standards for behaviour and respect the relationships we have built with parents, carers, and the local community. In the end, our goal is to fully develop each kid and provide them the academic, emotional, and social skills they need to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Being in charge of Holy Family and our incredibly devoted team makes me feel extremely blessed. It is vital to us all that parents and carers feel included in and always welcomed at our school. Please get in touch with our welcoming office staff to schedule a tour if you'd like to see our beautiful school and surroundings. They'll be more than delighted to help.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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A+
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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 | 22 | 21.4 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 104 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 7% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 102 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 5 | 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 | 40% 3 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 101 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 43% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 48% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1