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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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- Playden TN31 7PJ
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Foundational Skills: Detailed plans show teachers the mathematics skills and knowledge that pupils should master. Teachers use these effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The headteacher, in close partnership with staff, has created a curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of pupils at St Michael鈥檚.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all teachers have the knowledge needed to teach the wider curriculum to a similar high standard.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have revised the reading curriculum and detailed plans improve pupils鈥� achievement in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: All staff share high expectations of how pupils should behave. Pupils rise to these and so usually behave well.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers keep a close eye on how well pupils are developing their reading skills and give extra support to those who need it.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in all aspects of school life. This helps them to achieve well and to flourish.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils agree that bullying is rare and are fully confident that adults would deal with any incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know each pupil as an individual, creating a culture of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Pupils, parents and staff are proud of the school and would recommend it to others.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from many opportunities like school trips and the 鈥榳oodland experience鈥�.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are consistent in the way they encourage good behaviour.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan lessons which build progressively on pupils鈥� learning; this helps pupils to achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use effective plans to guide the mathematics skills and knowledge that pupils should master.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders should ensure all teachers have the subject-specific skills and knowledge needed to teach consistently well.
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 92 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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At St. Michael's, we want every student to feel respected for who they are while still receiving an exceptional education. We wish to promote children's ambition by recognising and embracing their unique abilities and personalities, while also laying a foundation of curiosity by fostering their innate curiosity about the world around them. Based on the guiding philosophy of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you," we strive to treat everyone in our community with love, honesty, forgiveness, and respect (Luke 6:31).
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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 | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 55% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 100 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 7 | 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 | 33% 14 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 101 7 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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 | 47% 41 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 20 | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 88% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
