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Meopham Community Academy
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- Meopham DA13 0JW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focused on enhancing writing skills and mathematical reasoning.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum with engaging learning experiences, improving pupil progress.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a whole school passion; children benefit from language-rich environments.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-ordered with key knowledge identified by the end of key stage 2.
Areas Needing Improvement: Consistent challenge needed for higher standards in writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks in some foundation subjects need refining for consistency.
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt identification and helpful support for pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, articulate, and enjoy school; they behave well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students achieve typically in line with national average, enhanced by focused activities.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers swiftly identify and adapt learning for pupils with SEND effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and embody school values, contributing to positive behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in mathematics is improving; writing progress needs to be more consistent.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective encouragement and assistance to take part in school activities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Learning is expertly adapted with an individualised approach from Nursery onwards.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare; issues addressed appropriately. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular safeguarding training ensures staff act promptly to keep pupils safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School addresses rare instances of bullying thoroughly and promotes safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective support for pupil attendance though disadvantaged pupils' persistent absence requires focus.
Parent Feedback: Parents have confidence in leaders and appreciate cultural activities and support for children.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and detailed curriculum information help parents support their children.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views considered through Ofsted Parent View, trustees focus on effective communication.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range including sports, dance, drama, and cultural clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: High-quality enrichment experiences include 'Golden Gala', supporting community sense.
Teacher Engagement: Enthusiastic teaching with good support for various learning activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching leads to most pupils making good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent monitoring to ensure resources effectively raise standards.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from high-quality training enhancing their ability to support learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective training aids teachers in supporting students鈥� learning effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff appreciate refreshed training focus despite staffing changes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for more work to ensure consistent progress in writing across the school.
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About Us
Meopham Community Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 457 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Develop in your students a knowledge of values and the significance of them in life. Encourage kids to "live the values" in all facets of their lives, both inside and outside of the classroom. By instilling solid ideals in the students at the school, you may improve behaviour, conduct, and self-confidence. Encourage positive interactions between adults and students that reflect certain values. Promote our school's core principles and urge all guests to keep them in mind when they are a visitor. Promote the "value of the term" to parents via the school website and in the main school entrance to persuade them to support the programme at home. Give kids the freedom to concentrate on the qualities of themselves that they can appreciate, which will serve as a reminder of their value as people. To enhance standards by fostering a school culture built on fundamental values that promote a child's holistic development as a reflective learner in a serene, loving, joyful, and purposeful environment.
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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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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.9 | 17.6 | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 64% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 72% 3 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 15 | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 75% 9 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 7 | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 66% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Meopham Community Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1