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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
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- Eastbourne BN20 7XS
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils get off to a strong start in Reception with a well-sequenced curriculum.
Foundational Skills: The school prioritises reading but lacks consistency in phonics teaching from Year 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff sometimes design tasks that do not match the planned curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2023, pupils achieved above the national average in mathematics and writing in key stage 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, respectful, and well-behaved, reflecting in positive attendance and punctuality.
Support for Falling Behind: Some pupils with SEND are given effective support, but this is inconsistent.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school's ambition is not fully realised for SEND pupils due to inconsistent support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust adults to listen and help them with any worries. They feel safe at playtimes.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' emotional well-being is closely attended to, creating a calm atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents can share their views through Ofsted Parent View and interact with inspectors during visits.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have received reading training but there is variation in the quality of phonics teaching in key stage 1.
Impact on Student Progress: Current achievement is less strong in mathematics and variable in the rest of the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent staffing turbulence has slowed improvement work.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching does not consistently build on what pupils already know and can do.
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About Us
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 201 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 7.9 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 66% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.59% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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.
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.
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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 - 2nd Sep 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1