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Palmarsh Primary School
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Palmarsh Primary School
- Primary
- Hythe CT21 6NE
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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: Consistent and effective teaching of phonics ensures secure early reading and writing skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum engages and motivates pupils to learn very effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that pupils are challenged sufficiently to develop deeper knowledge across a wider range of subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils currently make good progress from their different starting points in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Appropriate additional support is provided, enabling pupils to make good progress and catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, have positive attitudes to learning, and want to do their best.
Support for SEND Pupils: The appointment of an experienced senior leader for SEND ensures good provision and management for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe in school. Bullying rarely happens and is quickly resolved if it does.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school鈥檚 work, appreciating the nurturing and caring atmosphere.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very positive about the school and the support given to their children.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of additional activities including visits, visitors to the school and clubs are thoroughly enjoyed.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area has been developed well, promoting physical skills and imaginative play.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan stimulating lessons, and there are good, trusting relationships between pupils and staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching have lifted achievement in mathematics, reading, and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching and learning is regularly checked and weaknesses are promptly addressed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are some inconsistencies in teaching; pupils sometimes lack opportunities to deepen their skills.
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About Us
Palmarsh Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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Greetings from our school. At the western end of Hythe, in the centre of the Palmarsh neighbourhood, lies a small school called Palmarsh Primary. We are committed to helping every child in our care grow and develop to the fullest extent possible. At Palmarsh, we take great pride in our connections to our students and their families. Being a small school, we are in an excellent position to know the strengths, weaknesses, concerns and triumphs of our pupils and share in and support them with these. Children at Palmarsh develop strong bonds with other students, fostering a true family environment in our school. The staff helps with this by genuinely caring about the children's intellectual and emotional requirements. We share our site with 'Little Cubs Palmarsh & Playgroup' for pre-school children age 2 to 4 years and 'Lullabies' baby unit. If you are interested in placing your child at our school, and would like to come and visit, then please make an appointment with the school office who will be happy to help.
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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 |
B-
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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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29 | - | 23.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 62% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 78% 4 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 12 | 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 | 6.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 105 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 74% 6 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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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
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Palmarsh Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1