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Northdown Primary School
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- Thanet CT9 3RE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading; skilled staff use daily sessions to teach phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching in history and religious education sometimes lacks clarity.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use daily phonics sessions and their mathematical expertise to ensure students grasp new knowledge quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are supported with the right help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and classrooms are calm and purposeful with minimal disruptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders develop carefully considered action plans and monitor them closely for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: When bullying happens, staff take action to stop it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take decisive action when concerned about child safety, and staff receive thorough training in safeguarding.
Parental Involvement: Governors and trust provide well-received support, helping in improving teaching.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is considered through responses on Ofsted's confidential questionnaire.
Extracurricular Activities: After-school groups like hockey, art, and textiles are popular among pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are engaged with high expectations and clear classroom rules.
Impact on Student Progress: Strengthened curriculum plans have enabled teachers to deliver effective learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors check on school improvements and question leaders on their actions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In history and religious education, teaching sometimes lacks clarity.
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About Us
Northdown Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 329 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 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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We are pleased to have you and your child as a part of the Northdown Primary School community. We wish your kid the very best as we work together to make this a wonderful time in his or her life.
Throughout your kid's time with us, you will receive numerous invitations to visit the school, and you will be urged to discuss educational choices with the teacher and your child.
At Northdown, we strive to make sure that our school quickly earns the designation of "excellent," making it the top option for parents in Margate and the neighbourhood.
Our school's ethos embodies the principles and behaviours of a loving family and neighbourhood.
Children who will have a just sense of justice and the capacity to be valuable citizens of the future will be developed as a result of the school's culture, the calibre of relationships, and the way it helps students deal with challenges.
At Northdown Primary School, we want our students to be able to grow and develop in a setting where they are valued, cared for, and given consistent, secure limits.
We make sure that our kids learn how to learn for the rest of their lives and how to take ownership of their education so they may confidently confront obstacles in the future.
Our main point is that we want our kids to acquire the long-term skills necessary for them to become capable of managing their own education and overcoming obstacles in the future with assurance.
At Northdown Primary, we take great delight in offering a joyful, loving, supportive, and positive learning environment where every child may succeed.
Visitors and parents are welcome to tour our school and, if time permits, speak with teachers and students.
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Throughout your kid's time with us, you will receive numerous invitations to visit the school, and you will be urged to discuss educational choices with the teacher and your child.
At Northdown, we strive to make sure that our school quickly earns the designation of "excellent," making it the top option for parents in Margate and the neighbourhood.
Our school's ethos embodies the principles and behaviours of a loving family and neighbourhood.
Children who will have a just sense of justice and the capacity to be valuable citizens of the future will be developed as a result of the school's culture, the calibre of relationships, and the way it helps students deal with challenges.
At Northdown Primary School, we want our students to be able to grow and develop in a setting where they are valued, cared for, and given consistent, secure limits.
We make sure that our kids learn how to learn for the rest of their lives and how to take ownership of their education so they may confidently confront obstacles in the future.
Our main point is that we want our kids to acquire the long-term skills necessary for them to become capable of managing their own education and overcoming obstacles in the future with assurance.
At Northdown Primary, we take great delight in offering a joyful, loving, supportive, and positive learning environment where every child may succeed.
Visitors and parents are welcome to tour our school and, if time permits, speak with teachers and students.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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A-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 102 | 95 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 97 |
| 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 49% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 99 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 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 | 30% 3 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | 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 | 98 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 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 | 33% 11 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 44% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northdown Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1