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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
- Primary
- Cliffe and Cliffe Woods ME3 7PU
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use challenging texts to develop confident readers and improve arithmetic skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Current pupils are making good progress across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is typically efficient and effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully crafted curriculum supports effective learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching and learning in mathematics needs consistent focus on reasoning and problem-solving.
Areas Needing Improvement: Support for struggling readers needs urgency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is strengthening.
Support for Falling Behind: School uses various approaches including play therapy and external collaborations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and work well together. Behaviour observed was good.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Positive attitudes to mathematics; reading cherished.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display impeccable manners and positivity.
Support for Falling Behind: Reading support needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are knowledgeable and sensitive to family needs, ensuring appropriate support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adapt resources to meet diverse needs effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online. They understand bullying and know who to talk to.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on well-being with diligent leaders ensuring physical and emotional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on reducing disadvantage wherever possible.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school's community feel and note how happy their children are.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through surveys and engagements noted in inspection.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the school's support.
Parental Involvement: Engage parents actively through various initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate extra-curricular opportunities available both during and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: The school conducts whole-school outdoor learning events which pupils find engaging.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide-ranging opportunities from sports to music.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is exciting and engaging with high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching practices have led to strengthened student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are accountable for pupil progress; professional development is prioritized.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud to work at the school with high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality work produced by pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Methodically explain and demonstrate learning points.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Experienced challenges in recruiting, but now staff morale is high.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding.
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About Us
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 193 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 25.8 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 104 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 72% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 106 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 5 | 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 | 90% 20 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | 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 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 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 | 70% 7 | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 77% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Local authority ratio 20 : 1