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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Tenterden TN30 6PU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching in maths has improved pupils' outcomes substantially.
Success of the Curriculum: The wider curriculum engages pupils, helping them develop deep knowledge in subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum establishes vital knowledge, starting in early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: Continue to embed new initiatives in the curriculum for strong progress in all subjects.
Foundational Skills: School prioritizes phonics and writing. Phonics taught consistently well but writing needs improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent writing instruction affects letter formation and spelling.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Stronger progress is evident in mathematics following recent improvements.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective strategies support disadvantaged pupils to catch up with peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respect one another, and have positive learning attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read at age-appropriate levels and have secure math knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, motivated, and repeat incidents of poor behavior are rare.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions designed to address gaps, though not always timely.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged and SEND pupils are well supported, making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and incidents of bullying are rare and swiftly handled.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority is given to pupils' welfare and safety with effective safeguarding measures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure safety and positive school culture.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school's ethos and educational quality.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate in phonics and reading sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of sporting activities, including fencing, increases pupil engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports and clubs enhance skill development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel supported and confident in developing new approaches.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies result in strong pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide accurate feedback to improve teaching practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Secure subject knowledge helps teachers explain clearly and address misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A small number of lessons lack sufficient challenge for the most able pupils.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 172 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 19.1 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 100 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 50% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well 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 | 104 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 60% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.3% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
