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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
- Primary
- Medway ME7 4HG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Marked improvement in phonics provision; well-trained staff in teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, interesting, and meaningful.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations for the most able pupils could be higher, particularly in writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and phonics have seen marked improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly identify and help pupils falling behind to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, respectful, and disruptions are dealt with quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt lessons effectively, supporting SEND pupils to enjoy the same broad curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively when it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular safeguarding training for staff; thorough records and persistence with external agencies.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are taking steps to strengthen communication with parents.
Parent Feedback: Parents praised improvements but some feel communication is poor.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy participating in various clubs and being part of the school council.
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About Us
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 593 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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Welcome to the webpage for Napier Primary Academy. I hope our website can give you a flavour of our school, but we would be very happy for you to visit - our children are our best ambassadors and would love to show off their school. At Napier, we think that each kid can achieve success. We will make sure that our kids have high aspirations, self-confidence, respect, compassion, and knowledge of their society and the wider world. We think that children and young people can construct a joyful, self-determined, and full life on the foundation of increasing competence and mastery in reading, writing, and mathematics. We are confident that we can improve children's lives. We are honoured to help these kids and their community because we firmly think that the right to an education is a fundamental human right. We are dedicated to supporting children's good mental health as well as the long-term collective wellness of all the children entrusted to our care. Napier children, our children, deserve the very best, so we all work hard to be the best that we can be, knowing that staff wellbeing is fundamental in developing the best skills and qualities in every individual and the team. When you come to Napier, you'll discover a compassionate, welcoming, and pleasant staff team that make sure that the children are at the centre of everything they do.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 20.4 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 99 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 101 | 102 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 65% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 5.34% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 104 5 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 5 | 95 | 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 | 67% 15 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.29% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 99 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 91 | 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 | 52% | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.76% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 100 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 91 | 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 | 52% | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.09% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1