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West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School
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West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School
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- West Kingsdown TN15 6JP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use accurate assessments and effective strategies to teach phonics and foundational skills well.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning across a well-planned curriculum, resulting in good outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Pupils develop reading and mathematical knowledge well .
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and interesting curriculum inspires learning .
Areas Needing Improvement: Further development needed in teaching subjects other than English and mathematics to ensure strong subject-specific skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Adaptive strategies for SEND pupils are not fully implemented .
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, above-average proportions achieve expected standards in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive carefully planned support and make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behavior is much improved and now good, with effective systems to manage attendance and behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils become fluent readers and show a love of reading .
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use questioning to support pupils who may fall behind .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, respectful to adults and peers .
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported very well throughout the school and make strong progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Identifies pupils' needs well but requires better adaptation in some subjects .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; staff are vigilant and pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� welfare and safety have a high priority, contributing to a happy and nurturing environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High attendance, genuine care and support from staff .
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the headteacher鈥檚 dedication and approachability, highlighting positive changes since the last inspection.
Parental Involvement: Staff work well with parents, including careful liaisons to involve them in their children鈥檚 learning and school activities.
Parent Feedback: Staff show genuine care and support, parents are happy .
Parental Involvement: Offers workshops and activities to connect families to school life .
Extracurricular Activities: An increasing range of extra-curricular sporting activities are available and well-attended by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The school's wildlife area is used effectively for engaging children with outdoor and nature-based activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich variety of trips and clubs attended by pupils .
Teacher Engagement: Teachers foster an open culture of learning from each other鈥檚 best practices and actively seek training.
Impact on Student Progress: The consistent and good quality of teaching has resulted in improved pupils' outcomes in all year groups.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality monitoring and support from middle leaders help teachers to refine their practice.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers encouraged to focus class time, manageable workload .
Impact on Student Progress: Questioning helps secure understanding and progress .
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers occasionally struggle with managing activities and providing enough challenge for the most able pupils.
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About Us
West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 170 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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| 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 |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 60% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 101 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 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 | 46% 34 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 80% 9 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 71% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1