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Saxon Way Primary School
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- Medway ME7 1SJ
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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 are taught well in key stage 1 and reading is promoted effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced with planned educational visits to enrich learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Key stage 2 pupils need more opportunities to apply writing skills across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils made good progress in maths and writing, with expected improvements in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: A range of interventions help older pupils catch up on skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with clear high expectations from staff. Behaviour has improved significantly since 2013.
Support for SEND Pupils: Older pupils including those with special educational needs respond well to interventions helping them catch up.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, bullying is rare, and incidents are dealt with well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All adults promote strong relationships and provide a safe, caring environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and recognize improvements.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents well, increasing participation in school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access a wide range of competitive sporting events and specialist coaching.
Outdoor Facilities: Temporary loss of outside space is managed well with input from pupils ensuring safety.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage well with pupils; using assessments to plan next learning steps.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations and clear guidance improve pupils' work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recruitment challenges are proactively addressed by identifying and training new teachers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous performance management focuses on pupil progress and achievement.
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Saxon Way Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 444 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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Angela Sandow
I am proud to able to introduce myself as the Head at Saxon Way Primary School. The staff, governors and I hope that what you see and read on our website will give you some insight into what makes Saxon Way a happy school and one that is always looking to improve and move forward.
At Saxon Way, we aim to provide our children with a safe, secure environment in which they can develop as confident learners. Every day, our children are supported and challenged to develop skills and attitudes which will help them to be successful now and in the future. When children leave us, we want them to have a love of learning which will stay with them for life.
Enjoyment, a range of experiences and activity are at the heart of successful learning and we endeavour to achieve this through a broad and balanced curriculum which allows children to reach their potential. We want our children to be the very best they can be!
Do visit our school to meet the staff and children; you will receive a very warm welcome!
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I am proud to able to introduce myself as the Head at Saxon Way Primary School. The staff, governors and I hope that what you see and read on our website will give you some insight into what makes Saxon Way a happy school and one that is always looking to improve and move forward.
At Saxon Way, we aim to provide our children with a safe, secure environment in which they can develop as confident learners. Every day, our children are supported and challenged to develop skills and attitudes which will help them to be successful now and in the future. When children leave us, we want them to have a love of learning which will stay with them for life.
Enjoyment, a range of experiences and activity are at the heart of successful learning and we endeavour to achieve this through a broad and balanced curriculum which allows children to reach their potential. We want our children to be the very best they can be!
Do visit our school to meet the staff and children; you will receive a very warm welcome!
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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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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 20.4 | 25.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 99 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 101 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 50% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 102 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 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 | 60% 7 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 53% 3 | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 103 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 50% | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saxon Way Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
