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Westgate Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics skills are taught well using the school's agreed phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced and inspires pupils to learn.
Foundational Skills: Strong foundational knowledge in reading, maths, and phonics from early years.
Success of the Curriculum: No limits on learning, pupils achieve best outcomes with precisely sequenced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils develop skills, knowledge, and understanding at the higher standard in foundation subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics has strengthened, with proportions above national averages by end of key stages.
Support for Falling Behind: Different groups, including those with SEND, are supported appropriately and well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have very positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in subjects, addressing any gaps swiftly.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-targeted extra support for pupils new to English or finding reading difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Incredibly well behaved, enthusiastic with high concentration and engagement levels.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make typically good progress from their starting points in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff adapt lessons accurately to meet SEND needs, ensuring no limit on aspirations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding and pupils feel happy, safe, and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand how to keep safe in a range of situations, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements, pupils feel safe and part of the 'Westgate family'.
Parent Feedback: Parents are pleased with what the school does and are supportive of its work.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with the school so that children鈥檚 development and learning can be shared and celebrated.
Parent Feedback: Parents commend the school for top-class education and social development.
Extracurricular Activities: Lots of sport and other physical activities encourage positive attitudes towards health and fitness.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs enhancing interests and talents superbly.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working there. They are well motivated and value the guidance they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective strategies have improved teaching and learning in mathematics, enabling pupils to make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� robust monitoring identifies any weaknesses in teaching. Effective support is provided and improvement is expected.
Teacher Engagement: Highly skilled teachers well-supported by leaders and trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks ensure gaps are addressed, leading to exceptional pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staffing difficulties and turbulence have been challenging but teaching and learning have improved.
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About Us
Westgate Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 213 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 87% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 24.7 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 106 | 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 | 109 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 87% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above 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 | 107 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 67% 6 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 13 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above 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 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 73% 7 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 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 | - |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 80% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above Average |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Westgate Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1