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West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre
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West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre
- Primary
- West Malling ME19 6RL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers support pupils well to develop into fluent and capable readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders provide a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, teachers are not clear about how to teach the curriculum effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers ensure that pupils gain the mathematical knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who have fallen behind are supported to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show respect for one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND engage fully in the life of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: When bullying happens, adults address this swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
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About Us
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 213 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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In the midst of the storied West Malling neighbourhood of Kent, we are a contented primary school with a one-form entrance.
Our school's mission, which emphasises growth and inclusion, guides our daily efforts.
Knowing that "what we shall be has not yet been revealed," we work to be the finest versions of ourselves (1 John 3.2).
We thrive as one inclusive family through love, trust, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and tenacity.
Our vision reflects our school's ambition to understand each individual child in our care, their needs, talents, and capabilities, as well as our school's trust that for each child there is a plan in which we can have hope and faith. It is based on the Gospels of Matthew and John and reflects the Church of England vision that schools enable "life in all its fullness" (John 10. 10).
As a school, we have high expectations for the academic growth and development of our students, and we are deeply concerned that every student exemplifies our core values of love, trust, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and perseverance.
Our goal is to offer a top-notch, well-rounded education that enables each kid to identify his or her unique skills and talents and contribute positively to society.
We are a "excellent" institution where students "may grow in confidence and character while being influenced by Christian beliefs." (West Malling additionally offers children with an Education Health and Care Plan and a Developmental Language Disorder a specialised resource offering in the McGinty Speech and Language Centre (DLD).
Our curriculum and interactions among staff, children, and parents are guided by our values of love, trust, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and perseverance.
The personnel at the school is friendly and familiar with each student.
We have a "open door" policy, and staff members are willing to respond to common questions after school.
Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and get the information you're looking for.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a note in the Guestbook or get in touch with the school directly.
We cordially encourage you to stop by and experience the West Malling difference for yourself.
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Our school's mission, which emphasises growth and inclusion, guides our daily efforts.
Knowing that "what we shall be has not yet been revealed," we work to be the finest versions of ourselves (1 John 3.2).
We thrive as one inclusive family through love, trust, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and tenacity.
Our vision reflects our school's ambition to understand each individual child in our care, their needs, talents, and capabilities, as well as our school's trust that for each child there is a plan in which we can have hope and faith. It is based on the Gospels of Matthew and John and reflects the Church of England vision that schools enable "life in all its fullness" (John 10. 10).
As a school, we have high expectations for the academic growth and development of our students, and we are deeply concerned that every student exemplifies our core values of love, trust, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and perseverance.
Our goal is to offer a top-notch, well-rounded education that enables each kid to identify his or her unique skills and talents and contribute positively to society.
We are a "excellent" institution where students "may grow in confidence and character while being influenced by Christian beliefs." (West Malling additionally offers children with an Education Health and Care Plan and a Developmental Language Disorder a specialised resource offering in the McGinty Speech and Language Centre (DLD).
Our curriculum and interactions among staff, children, and parents are guided by our values of love, trust, compassion, hope, forgiveness, and perseverance.
The personnel at the school is friendly and familiar with each student.
We have a "open door" policy, and staff members are willing to respond to common questions after school.
Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and get the information you're looking for.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a note in the Guestbook or get in touch with the school directly.
We cordially encourage you to stop by and experience the West Malling difference for yourself.
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West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre
West Malling
ME19 6RL
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 22.5 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 108 | 110 |
| 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 | 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 | 58% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 61% 22 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 1 | 96 | 94 |
| 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 | 39% 28 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 5 | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 67% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre
Local authority ratio 18 : 1