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Pluckley Church of England Primary School
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Pluckley Church of England Primary School
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- Pluckley TN27 0QS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in reading, maths and phonics is accurate and skilled.
Success of the Curriculum: Commitment to enhance and enrich pupils鈥� learning in the wider curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum needs further development to ensure the highest expectations for pupils鈥� outcomes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading has strengthened; achievement in maths is improving but below in higher standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Close tracking of pupils in Year 2 to ensure they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have good attitudes to learning and are enthusiastic about challenging work.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; children feel safe and supported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School keeps children safe; values promote respect and cooperation.
Parent Feedback: Majority positive about the school, although a small minority had concerns with changes.
Parental Involvement: Better communication and more opportunities for parents to engage noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Enthusiastically participated science-themed learning afternoon.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching staff are described as skilled and committed to student progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make good impact on student progress in reading, writing, and maths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous and accurate monitoring by leaders improves teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High expectations are not consistently demanded across all subjects.
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About Us
Pluckley Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 95 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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At Pluckley, we firmly believe that every child can succeed in a setting where they are secure in the knowledge that they are loved and cared for, challenged to do their best work, and happy in the knowledge that they are each valued for their uniqueness and accomplishments.
All of our kids must meet our high standards in all they do at school.
Through excellent learning opportunities and high standards of behaviour, we work to help each student reach their potential.
We want to help them become more independent and self-assured while realising that everyone has a responsibility to uphold in our learning community.
We create a vibrant and engaging environment for this, acknowledging that learning occurs through a variety of learning methods both within and outside the classroom.
We warmly welcome parents and carers of our students into our community because we recognise the crucial part they play in their kids' education.
One of the most difficult decisions we as parents must make is selecting the best elementary school for our children.
At Pluckley, we work hard to provide for our kids in the way that suits them best.
Pluckley is a school where all students can feel safe, successful, and happy regardless of their backgrounds or learning styles.
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At Pluckley, we firmly believe that every child can succeed in a setting where they are secure in the knowledge that they are loved and cared for, challenged to do their best work, and happy in the knowledge that they are each valued for their uniqueness and accomplishments.
All of our kids must meet our high standards in all they do at school.
Through excellent learning opportunities and high standards of behaviour, we work to help each student reach their potential.
We want to help them become more independent and self-assured while realising that everyone has a responsibility to uphold in our learning community.
We create a vibrant and engaging environment for this, acknowledging that learning occurs through a variety of learning methods both within and outside the classroom.
We warmly welcome parents and carers of our students into our community because we recognise the crucial part they play in their kids' education.
One of the most difficult decisions we as parents must make is selecting the best elementary school for our children.
At Pluckley, we work hard to provide for our kids in the way that suits them best.
Pluckley is a school where all students can feel safe, successful, and happy regardless of their backgrounds or learning styles.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | 17.4 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 108 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 50% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 73% 6 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 13 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 5 | 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 | 67% 11 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 56% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pluckley Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1