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St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
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St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
- Primary
- Medway ME2 3HU
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics and do equally well in all other subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum gives pupils a rich variety of experiences that prepare them extremely well for junior school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Making sure lesson introductions are always brisk and do not limit the time available for independent learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff carefully adapt teaching approaches to suit pupils鈥� different ways of learning and ensure prompt action if any pupil is not making at least good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary and pupils take part in every lesson with great enthusiasm.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality leadership of the provision for special educational needs involves all staff in providing personalised support to meet pupils' specific needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is no evidence of bullying of any kind, and pupils feel very safe and show respect for all around them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The care and well-being of the pupils are exceptional, with every member of staff contributing.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers responses were totally positive and reflect what the inspector observed.
Parental Involvement: The school works very well in partnership with parents and carers, involving them fully in their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum inspires pupils and gives them memorable experiences which bring learning to life.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoyed practical activities such as constructing houses for a Great Fire of London experiment on the school field.
Teacher Engagement: Very high expectations for every pupil lie at the heart of the school鈥檚 success.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is never less than good and often outstanding, leading to rapid and sustained progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Very occasionally, teachers spend a little too long on explaining things to the whole class.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular rigorous checks on teaching and progress data ensure consistently high standards.
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About Us
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 120 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our stakeholders assessed our key Christian values, which we work to develop and promote: friendship, respect, forgiveness, gratitude, and compassion. All of our thoughts, deeds, and speech are centred on our Christian values. They make our school a joyful environment to learn while also assisting us in living, loving, and learning together.
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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 |
D
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1