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The Wells Free School
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- Tunbridge Wells TN4 8FA
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils in Year 1 were observed playing a game to practise their phonics skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils appreciate the fact that teachers make learning fun.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils are challenged consistently to achieve their full potential in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils are making strong progress in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Help is appreciated by many parents ensuring support for those who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to play a full part in the life of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying and racism are rare; systems are in place to take appropriate action.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand the importance of keeping pupils safe and take issues raised seriously.
Parent Feedback: Parents welcome the fact that meetings with teachers are scheduled in advance.
Parental Involvement: 鈥楽chool experience mornings鈥� give parents the chance to work alongside their children in class.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities like art club, dodgeball, and choir performances.
Outdoor Facilities: Restricted outdoor space but pupils take part in competitive events at other local schools.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and have the trust of parents and carers.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils are making good progress due to strong teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most staff provide guidance and ask questions that require pupils to think more deeply.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff need to ensure all pupils are consistently challenged.
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About Us
The Wells Free School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 210 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 71% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 65% 2 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below 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 | 104 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 63% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.77% | 8.19% |
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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 The Wells Free School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1