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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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- Tunbridge Wells TN2 3PR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Daily phonics teaching starts from children鈥檚 first days in Reception, helping them to learn sounds and words systematically.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that ensures children are prepared well for their next steps.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, teachers need to better check pupils鈥� learning and address gaps in understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils typically achieve very well, with strong subject knowledge and vocabulary.
Support for Falling Behind: Planned interventions help pupils to catch up with their peers; additional support meets individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exceptional; classrooms are calm and focused, and attendance is high.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school quickly identifies barriers to learning and adjusts support to meet the needs of individual pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying rarely happens, and staff deal with any issues swiftly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school works closely with families and local agencies to promote attendance and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the school鈥檚 leadership and communication.
Parental Involvement: Many parents commented on the excellent communication they receive and how supportive the headteacher is.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils actively participate in extra-curricular activities, including running their own clubs like the Harry Potter club.
Outdoor Facilities: Breaktimes are fun-filled with activities like playing among the trees and using exercise stations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers introduce new learning confidently, demonstrating strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: The activities provided help pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school is developing how it will assess what pupils know and can do across the wider curriculum.
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About Us
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 629 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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 |
B-
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B-
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B+
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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 | 22 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 75% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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.
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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 St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1