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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
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- Medway ME8 9AE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the boarding provision | Good |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Outstanding |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Outstanding |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Outstanding |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Good |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: There has been a determined and successful drive to improve pupils鈥� reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are achieving well across a broad curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils, including disadvantaged ones, need better understanding of healthy eating.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are achieving well, particularly in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy, confident learners with positive attitudes.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils receive extra help and make rapid progress; however, some still struggle with punctuality.
Support for SEND Pupils: Wraparound care and additional health and welfare workers provide strong support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Vigilant environment and appropriately trained staff ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Robust safeguarding procedures and strong links with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents' feedback is generally positive as noted in Parent View survey.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents through regular communication and community activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Vibrant and lively music lessons, and opportunities in arts and history.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and are effectively deployed.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assists rapid progress in reading and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Nurturing talent and effective deployment of staff continue to be strengths.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are skilled in providing challenging tasks and nurturing talent.
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About Us
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 363 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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The St. Margaret's Church of England Junior School in Medway would like to welcome you. We have over 350 students ages 7 to 11 and are one of the largest and oldest churches schools in Medway. Within the framework of Christian doctrine and practise, we offer students of various aptitudes and backgrounds a quality education. St. Margaret's School is a Church of England institution with close ties to the St. Margaret's, Rainham, parish and church. The major structures are one story tall, and the classrooms are arranged in a lovely quadrangle. There is a Year 6 block, which is situated in a 2003 addition.
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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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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 28.4 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 104 |
| 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 | 103 | 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 | 61% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 58% 1 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 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 | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 57% 1 | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 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 | 58% | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1