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Southborough CofE Primary School
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Southborough CofE Primary School
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- Southborough TN4 0JY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve very well in reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: School delivers a curriculum that meets needs and interests well.
Success of the Curriculum: Wide range of experiences capturing pupils鈥� imagination but needs improvement in scientific and technical aspects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils鈥� written work in some curriculum aspects like science and technical subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Adaptations for SEND pupils beyond reading and maths need consistency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment remains high with strong progress from starting points in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Mathematics leader led effective professional development to raise challenge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy rich opportunities and develop spiritual, moral, cultural, and social education.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve very well in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift support for pupils behind in reading helps them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect others, and maintain focus.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong progress for all groups including disadvantaged pupils; highly skilled staff support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers identify needs well but some require more consistent adaptation support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Revised procedures ensure safety across new and existing buildings; pupils learn about e-safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Meticulous record-keeping and regular reviews by governors.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults act swiftly to resolve bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School creates a safe, caring environment with well-being ambassadors.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive and happy to recommend the school; frequent parents' evenings.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in e-safety assemblies led by pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy trips, camping, and rich curriculum opportunities like music and art.
Outdoor Facilities: Inviting outdoor area with a wide range of learning experiences.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range, including music and global charitable activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and leaders use research and work with other schools to refine ways of working.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular opportunities for mathematical reasoning and problem-solving improve confidence and competence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring through book looks, lesson drop-ins, and pupil discussions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value manageable workload and productive class time.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective questioning and activities by teachers enhance learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need improvement in developing subject skills through written work.
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About Us
Southborough CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 614 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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Our Christian vision and values underpin all our actions. We believe everyone has limitless potential and that all our children can achieve if given rich opportunities, experience, care and guidance. With children who are eager to learn, parents and Governors who are supportive, our team of dedicated staff promote an inspirational culture of creativity with high aspirations where there are no barriers to a child's success. We challenge our children and ourselves to be the best we can be in a safe, rich and purposeful environment, while relishing life and learning at Southborough. Our School is a beacon of light in our community. The light of Jesus inspires us to use our gifts with integrity so that we can shine and flourish together. We encourage, nurture and respect each other as we grow in our learning and our living. Together we shine brightly. Our school buildings are designed to create a small school feel. We ensure our focus is on recognising each and every child's uniqueness and individual needs which we achieve by working in close partnership with every family. Our children benefit from the expertise and diversity of a dedicated large staff team and the facilities a 3-form entry school offers. We have high expectations and relentlessly strive for excellence. We encourage children to take pride in their presentation, environment and learning. We expect children to demonstrate excellent manners and behaviour with respect for others and their environment. Staff work closely together to ensure
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 80% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above 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 | 107 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 75% 18 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 1 | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 104 3 | 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 | 57% 23 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -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 | 107 | 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 | 23% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southborough CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1