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Paddock Wood Primary Academy
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Paddock Wood Primary Academy
- Primary
- Paddock Wood TN12 6JE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the school's provision with regular phonics teaching from expert staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Clearly structured and ambitious curriculum supports logical knowledge building across subjects from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistency in presenting subject matter and checking learning needs further support.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks and additional help for anyone who needs to keep up or catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know they are expected to work hard and behave well; behaviour is exemplary.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use assessment policies to identify gaps in knowledge but inconsistently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs of pupils with SEND are quickly identified and support provided to access the same curriculum as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment with clear behaviour policy, pupils can raise concerns through 'worry boxes'.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes mutual respect and a well-ordered environment, ensuring safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are gathered via Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspection decisions.
Parental Involvement: School works with parents to shape extracurricular offerings, ensuring inclusivity.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and trips available, inclusive of pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years benefit from well-considered opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are positive about support and training; morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers mostly deliver the planned curriculum effectively; however, consistency is needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency in applying school policies on presenting subject matter.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Further training and support offered to ensure consistent application across subjects.
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About Us
Paddock Wood Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 616 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 21.2 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 106 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 13% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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.
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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Paddock Wood Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1