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Horsmonden Primary Academy
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Horsmonden Primary Academy
- Primary
- Horsmonden TN12 8NJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is of central importance to the school. Pupils develop their phonic knowledge right from the start in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is clearly structured from Reception to Year 6. Staff appreciate how this helps them to know what to teach and when.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, there are gaps in pupils鈥� prior knowledge. They are focusing on rectifying these as the curriculum embeds across every subject.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular assessment identifies any pupils who need additional practice or help. Most pupils are keen to read and they read well.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessment identifies any pupils who need additional practice or help. This is quickly put in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school鈥檚 clear behaviour policy supports everyone in knowing what is expected. The school is calm and orderly throughout.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs clearly identified. Teachers ensure learning is adapted and supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe at school. They know that adults will help to keep them safe. Relationships throughout the school are good natured and warm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Any problems pupils have are quickly resolved. The school provides effective support that helps pupils to attend regularly.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school. They recognise the improved facilities and provision for their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils also benefit from a wide range of additional activities to develop their interests and talents, including growing plants in the school鈥檚 polytunnel.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from high-quality ongoing training that helps them to expertly deliver interesting and exciting learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers systematically recap on key concepts to help ensure pupils understand vital knowledge before building on new ideas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The curriculum is helping pupils to strengthen their knowledge and understanding. As this builds, teachers can strengthen and deepen pupils' thinking.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, pupils still have some gaps in their understanding. The school is focusing on rectifying these as the curriculum embeds across every subject.
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About Us
Horsmonden Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 188 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 21.2 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 105 |
| 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 | 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 | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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.
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.
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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 Horsmonden Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1