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Wainscott Primary School
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- Frindsbury Extra ME2 4JX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises the teaching of reading, starting as soon as children begin in Nursery or Reception. Well-trained staff deliver phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Improvements to the curriculum enable current pupils to progress well in their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not use the most effective strategies to check pupils鈥� understanding, creating knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Last year鈥檚 key stage 2 results in reading and mathematics were well below the national average. Current achievement is better due to curriculum improvements.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle to read are given helpful support to catch up quickly. Effective checks help identify gaps and misconceptions in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and thoughtful towards each other and staff. Almost all pupils behave well, including in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND usually get the help they need to learn well. Teachers adapt learning carefully with extra tasks, adult support, or practical equipment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy, cared for, and safe. They know that staff are there to help them with any worries or concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a strong culture of respect, tolerance, resilience, curiosity, and creativity. Physical and mental health is well understood by pupils.
Parental Involvement: The school provides regular opportunities for pupils to contribute to and learn about the local community.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views were considered through responses and confidential free-text comments to Ofsted鈥檚 surveys.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about the trust鈥檚 high-quality training, which has helped to strengthen their teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: The trust has raised staff expectations of what pupils will achieve, leading to improved pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most staff identify gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge well and use effective checks to inform their teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not use precise strategies to check pupils鈥� understanding, leading to knowledge gaps.
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About Us
Wainscott Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 458 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 39% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 21.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 106 | - |
| 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 | 98 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 39% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.34% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | 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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.29% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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.
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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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wainscott Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1