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Thistle Hill Academy
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Thistle Hill Academy
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- Minster-on-Sea ME12 3UD
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Curriculum documentation provides a clear outline of what pupils are to learn in both reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for reading, with many speaking positively about their books.
Foundational Skills: School promotes positive culture around reading with targeted phonics support.
Success of the Curriculum: High ambitions with adapted pathways for SEND; extensive classroom adaptations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all pupils with SEND receive sufficient support to access the curriculum provided.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improvement in published outcome data not fully evident.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Curriculum documentation provides a clear outline of what pupils are to learn in both reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling to read are identified early and provided with the support they need to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, know the rules, and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour system valued; focused, calm behaviour in classes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements not fully evident in outcome data; focus on phonics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Specialist input, detailed development program, robust reviewing mechanisms in place.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND are accessing the curriculum and achieving well, but not all are. Higher quality support is needed for some.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that if bullying took place, adults would be quick to prevent it from reoccurring.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective policies and regular staff training ensure pupils are protected from harm and feel safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: New approach to behaviour reduces suspensions; attendance still improving.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school or find out other parents' thoughts.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work effectively with external agencies to support families to access and receive the help they need.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a range of clubs and trips carefully selected to meet curriculum needs and develop pupils鈥� talents.
Outdoor Facilities: The indoor and outdoor environments are safely and purposefully designed to build a range of skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide regular opportunities for pupils to revisit and build upon their prior learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils鈥� knowledge is checked regularly and used to inform future lessons, aiding progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Documentation and regular knowledge checks are in place for teaching quality assessment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some areas require higher quality support from appropriately trained adults, especially for SEND pupils.
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About Us
Thistle Hill Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 352 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 26.3 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 107 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 56% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5 | 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 | 100 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 50% 37 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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 | 96 7 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 1 | 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 | 13% 34 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 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 | 47% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 - 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thistle Hill Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1