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Minster Church of England Primary School
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Minster Church of England Primary School
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- Minster CT12 4PS
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has invested in a good quality reading programme and additional adults make time to read with pupils individually and in smaller ability groups.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics across Key Stage 2 has been rising steadily over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve rates of progress in writing and mathematics at Key Stage 1 and in communication, language, and literacy and calculation in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics across Key Stage 2 has been rising steadily over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium are well supported to make progress in line with all pupils nationally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school and are engaged in their learning. Pupils behave well and have a strong sense of care and responsibility toward one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils, including disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are well informed and knowledgeable about different types of bullying and keeping themselves and others safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and have a strong sense of care and responsibility toward one another.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers agree that their children learn well and make good progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers say that they are pleased with the amount of information they receive and level of communication they have with the school and the work of the family liaison officer.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum provides interesting, engaging, and memorable experiences, including sporting and cultural activities.
Outdoor Facilities: There are not enough opportunities for pupils in the Reception classes to develop their skills and independence through outdoor learning.
Teacher Engagement: The quality of teaching across the school has improved considerably since the last inspection.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders and managers have worked concertedly to introduce and embed robust systems for the assessment and tracking of pupils鈥� attainment and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking in writing and mathematics has improved and is strong, showing pupils what they have done well and providing examples of how to improve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, the pace of learning slows when the level of work is not closely matched to the abilities of groups of pupils.
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About Us
Minster Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 378 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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Thank you for visiting Minster Church of England Primary School. Our school has a welcoming, Christian family attitude where our kids can grow up safe and content. From the moment they arrive until the moment they depart, we provide them with complete care and nurturing. We encourage strong connections between home and school for all of our students and their families, and we maintain an open door policy for both existing and prospective parents. We think it's important for all of our kids that school and home operate well together. Please call the office at 01843 821384 if you'd like to visit our 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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 0% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 103 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 53% 15 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 8 | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 105 2 | 96 | 94 |
| 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 | 68% 13 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 55% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Minster Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
