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Istead Rise Primary School
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Istead Rise Primary School
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- Gravesham DA13 9HG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is strong, and pupils make good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established a varied and interesting curriculum. Learning is planned well and meets the needs of all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: The quality of teaching in some foundation subjects is not as strong as the teaching of reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have used pupil premium funding effectively to support disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN and/or disabilities, enabling them to make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� conduct and behaviour is outstanding. They are polite, friendly and caring.
Performance in Maths & Reading: While pupils make good progress in reading and mathematics, it is not as rapid as their progress in writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Current pupils, including those who have SEN and/or disabilities, are making good progress across the curriculum due to well-planned learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have established a robust culture of safeguarding, ensuring pupils are safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 values strongly underpin pupils' approaches to learning and their care for one another.
Parent Feedback: Parents find leaders 鈥榟elpful and approachable鈥� and feel that any concerns are dealt with well. They welcome the changes brought by senior leaders.
Parental Involvement: Staff continue to involve parents in ongoing assessments of their children and provide opportunities to contribute.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders have enriched the curriculum by introducing forest school activities and a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years provision utilises extensive outdoor spaces effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know their pupils very well and have established positive, nurturing relationships resulting in a supportive environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Adults question pupils鈥� understanding and challenge their thinking well, enabling pupils to make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Learning is planned well and is sufficiently challenging to meet the needs of all pupils, resulting in good outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not move learning on as quickly as they could, which occasionally slows progress. Some foundation subjects need improvement.
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About Us
Istead Rise Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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 |
C+
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-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 23.3 | 26.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 106 |
| 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 | 73% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below 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 | 108 6 | 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 | 80% 12 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 102 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 68% 10 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.4 | Well Above 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 58% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
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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 Istead Rise Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1