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St Stephen's Junior School
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St Stephen's Junior School
- Primary
- Canterbury CT2 7AD
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers include a good variety of tasks that are well matched to pupils鈥� different interests and abilities, making sure all pupils make at least good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes a wide variety of experiences which enable pupils to achieve well in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to include more stimulating activities to capture and maintain pupils鈥� interest consistently. Written feedback should be more detailed and specific.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are above the national average by the end of Key Stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: The school has made good use of extra funding to provide additional support, enabling pupils eligible for pupil premium funding to make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel very safe, behave sensibly and maturely, and show positive attitudes to learning in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching assistants ensure that activities are well tailored to the individual needs of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, supporting them to make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe with few concerns about bullying. The school quickly and effectively resolves any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has been very successful in improving the behaviour of pupils for whom it had been a cause for concern, resulting in no exclusions in recent years.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive and comment extremely favorably on the quality of care provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: The school works effectively with parents, providing valuable information about their children's progress and responding well to any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide variety of out-of-school activities, including an excellent breakfast and after-school club.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, ensuring lessons proceed at a good pace with little time wasted.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations and well-matched tasks result in at least good progress for all pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: By regularly observing lessons and examining pupils鈥� work, senior leaders have improved teaching quality across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders, several of whom are new, need to gain experience and skills to contribute fully to improving teaching and raising achievement.
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About Us
St Stephen's Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 397 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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. Stephen's Junior School, we encourage opportunities for every member of our school community to strengthen their sense of ownership over "Being British," whose values acknowledge that we are bound together by respect for one another, tolerance of others, freedom of expression, democracy, and the rule of law.
Our goal is to increase opportunities for everyone while fostering a culture of high standards, ambition, and performance.
to give everyone access to a top-notch education.
We bolster kids' self-esteem and provide them tools for the future.
On the Parent View website, parents can sign up and post their own opinions.
The Parent View website contains more details. Parent View "gives you the opportunity to tell Ofsted what you think about your child's school, from the effectiveness of the teachers to how they handle bullying and bad behaviour,"
The fact that our child attends St. Stephen's Junior School makes us genuinely happy.
In the instance of our three girls, they were fortunate enough to represent the school at the regional gymnastics competition as well as dance and sing at the Marlowe Theatre.
The environment at the school is welcoming and motivating.
A great school is St. Stephen's Junior School.
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Our goal is to increase opportunities for everyone while fostering a culture of high standards, ambition, and performance.
to give everyone access to a top-notch education.
We bolster kids' self-esteem and provide them tools for the future.
On the Parent View website, parents can sign up and post their own opinions.
The Parent View website contains more details. Parent View "gives you the opportunity to tell Ofsted what you think about your child's school, from the effectiveness of the teachers to how they handle bullying and bad behaviour,"
The fact that our child attends St. Stephen's Junior School makes us genuinely happy.
In the instance of our three girls, they were fortunate enough to represent the school at the regional gymnastics competition as well as dance and sing at the Marlowe Theatre.
The environment at the school is welcoming and motivating.
A great school is St. Stephen's Junior School.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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D+
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B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 20.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 46% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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 | 108 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 83% 8 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 9 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above 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 | 105 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 75% 10 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 65% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 - 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Stephen's Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1