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St Peter's Methodist Primary School
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Foundational Skills: Appropriate attention is given to the development of mathematical and English skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The vibrant curriculum is broad, balanced, and enriched in many ways.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planned activities sometimes do not draw on pupils' excellent personal skills, attitudes and behaviour.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely additional support is provided where needed through regular meetings to check on pupils鈥� progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are great ambassadors, behave extremely well, and have very positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement in mathematics is improving but some further improvement is still needed to match outcomes in reading and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Very effective and proficient support for SEND pupils, especially those who start with no, or very few, English language skills.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with effective and appropriate liaison with other agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well and offer vigilant monitoring; pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents report that the school is 'improving under the new team' and appreciate the family feel of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate how accessible staff are and their presence in the playground.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers make sure that students understand lessons and are comfortable asking for help.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan challenging work for pupils, although this challenge isn't consistent across all classes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders undertake monitoring activities and provide training but have yet to see the full impact on improving outcomes.
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St Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Methodist school located in Kent, South East.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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This website serves as a hub for information for you and, I hope, captures and communicates some aspects of school life at St. Peter's. The one-form entry family school St. Peter's has a strong Christian ethos and a pleasant atmosphere. We encourage teamwork, thus TEAM SP members collaborate to make sure that each person is recognised, valued, and given a variety of opportunities to realise their potential. Being a member of such a wonderful school makes me tremendously happy to be the headteacher at St. Peter's. Visits to the school are welcome, and the faculty and I are pleased to address any questions you may have.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 25.8 | 30.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 103 | 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 | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 108 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 74% 14 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 12 | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 103 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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% 20 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 99 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 40% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.77% | 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 | Average |
| Writing | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
