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New Horizons Children's Academy
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New Horizons Children's Academy
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- Medway ME4 6NR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well and meets the needs of children as they develop an interest in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, with pupils making good progress in different subject areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some current activities do not engage boys and girls sufficiently well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-planned interventions help pupils who have fallen behind to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are welcoming and respectful, with good behaviour overall.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, with diligent leaders and timely support for the most vulnerable pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and fully understand their responsibilities towards keeping pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are very happy with the education and care that the school provides.
Parental Involvement: There are strong links with parents, who are regularly involved in their child鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities which are enjoyed by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: In Reception, children can choose to learn and play indoors or in the spacious and well-resourced outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have used performance management and professional development effectively to help teachers improve.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved and is now good overall, helping pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have an accurate view of the quality of teaching due to regular checks.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils are not achieving as well as they could because less effective teaching is not meeting their needs.
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New Horizons Children's Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 662 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.6 | 27.5 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 49% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | 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 | 112 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 88% | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% | 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 | 7.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.5 | Well 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at New Horizons Children's Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
