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Lyminge Church of England Primary School
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Lyminge Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Lyminge CT18 8JA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics and reading are taught well, resulting in good progress in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, with enrichment activities like visits and outdoor pursuits.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve attainment in mathematics in key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading is above national average; mathematics slightly below in key stage 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and exhibit exemplary behavior.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support for disadvantaged and SEN pupils, though needs better evaluation.
Support for SEND Pupils: SENCo leads well, with early identification and prompt support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and bullying is rare and quickly addressed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on well-being and safety with effective safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive in their praise of the school.
Parental Involvement: Strong partnership with parents, appreciated open-door policy.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes many sporting clubs, enhancing fitness and PE skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have positive relationships with pupils and engage them well.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress in reading and writing, some variation in maths in key stage 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders keep the quality of teaching under close review.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent expectations among some key stage 2 teachers.
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About Us
Lyminge Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 189 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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Please continue reading to learn more about Lyminge Church of England Primary School. Children at Lyminge can develop into self-assured, independent, well-rounded adults with a strong and enduring passion for learning thanks to our engaging, inquiry-based "Big Question" curriculum and our qualified teaching staff. As a result, Ofsted gave us a "Good" rating, and "Outstanding" ratings for our Early Years Foundation Stage and behaviour and safety. Academic standards are also much higher than the national averages, and in 2019, admission exams determined that 60% of our Year 6 cohort was ready for grammar school. Through our Christian Values of Love, Forgiveness, Trust, Justice, and Perseverance, we encourage the highest standards of behaviour and consideration for others. We value strong relationships with parents and carers as they contribute significantly to a child's education, and we are always open to hearing your opinions. We hope that our website will offer you a taste of life at Lyminge Church of England Primary School, but if you are interested in visiting, please get in touch with us. We would be happy to show you around more of our lovely school.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 81% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 107 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 83% 19 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 17 | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 64% 14 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well 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 | 100 | 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 | 50% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lyminge Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1