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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
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- Hartfield TN7 4AA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness of the boarding experience | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| Quality of care and support in the boarding provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the boarding provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Good |
| Quality of care and support in the residential provision | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| 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 | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Good |
| How well children and young people are protected in the residential provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading has a high priority with regular checks on pupils' progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an interesting, varied, and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need further challenges in their learning to make greater progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil who falls behind is given the help they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and show very positive attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident at decoding words but need to develop language comprehension skills.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers understand how to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and ensure extra support is focused.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe. Unkind behavior is rare and quickly addressed by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well-trained and very alert to potential safeguarding concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very involved and express satisfaction with the supportive environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Teachers provide various opportunities such as theme weeks and enrichment days.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities are integrated with school trips which are very popular.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their good subject knowledge and effective training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' effective methods help students explain their ideas well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is assessed through students' confident responses and engagement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: While teachers have high expectations, some students need additional challenges.
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About Us
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 81 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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 account of Noah
The kids have been learning about East Hoathly's various principles and the school's vision this week.
Each value links to a biblical story.
Every class had a value on which to concentrate and do work.
The theme of reception was RESPECT.
The idea of respecting others through being courteous and listening was discussed with the kids.
The "Good Samaritan" was then acted out by the kids.
The value to be emphasised in Years 1 and 2 was ENJOYMENT, which was connected to the "Story of Noah."
The idea of enjoyment was brought up by the kids as they talked about the story.
Noah "had fun since he survived the deluge," according to Stan.
The creatures that were placed on Noah's Arc were collaged by the kids.
By reading the account of Jesus and his followers going fishing, students in grades three and four considered the benefits of working cooperatively.
Two stories were able to teach the qualities of EXCELLENCE and RESILIENCE to Year 5 and 6.
Ethan in Year 6 discovered the value of EXCELLENCE in the "Parable of the Two Builders," which Teddy in Year 6 defines as "listening to God's word."
George in Year 6 was able to recognise the importance of RESILIENCE in the tale of "Rebuilding Jerusalem." We acted out the history of the wall around Jerusalem, and I played Nehemiah.
Additionally, the RE Council collaborated to uncover the significance of CREATIVITY in the "Story of Creation."
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The account of Noah
The kids have been learning about East Hoathly's various principles and the school's vision this week.
Each value links to a biblical story.
Every class had a value on which to concentrate and do work.
The theme of reception was RESPECT.
The idea of respecting others through being courteous and listening was discussed with the kids.
The "Good Samaritan" was then acted out by the kids.
The value to be emphasised in Years 1 and 2 was ENJOYMENT, which was connected to the "Story of Noah."
The idea of enjoyment was brought up by the kids as they talked about the story.
Noah "had fun since he survived the deluge," according to Stan.
The creatures that were placed on Noah's Arc were collaged by the kids.
By reading the account of Jesus and his followers going fishing, students in grades three and four considered the benefits of working cooperatively.
Two stories were able to teach the qualities of EXCELLENCE and RESILIENCE to Year 5 and 6.
Ethan in Year 6 discovered the value of EXCELLENCE in the "Parable of the Two Builders," which Teddy in Year 6 defines as "listening to God's word."
George in Year 6 was able to recognise the importance of RESILIENCE in the tale of "Rebuilding Jerusalem." We acted out the history of the wall around Jerusalem, and I played Nehemiah.
Additionally, the RE Council collaborated to uncover the significance of CREATIVITY in the "Story of Creation."
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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-
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C-
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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 | 14 | - | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 79% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 105 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 96 | 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 | 86% 3 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 8.37% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 8 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 9 | 97 | 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 | 83% 41 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.47% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 99 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 42% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.77% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below 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 - 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1