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Wincheap Foundation Primary School
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Wincheap Foundation Primary School
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- Canterbury CT1 3SD
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils quickly improve their literacy and numeracy skills so that attainment rises to broadly average levels by Year 6.
Foundational Skills: Phonics (letter sounds) are not taught always systematically enough, slowing the progress of least able in reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the reading skills of less able pupils by ensuring phonics skills are taught more systematically.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment by the end of Year 6 has been rising over the last two years and is now broadly average.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in danger of falling behind in reading receive extra support outside lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' positive attitudes and good behaviour contribute greatly to their good learning in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: The progress of those with a statement of special educational needs is satisfactory; not always met well enough in the speech and language department.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has effective systems for promoting good behaviour, and pupils feel free from bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and take good care of each other, ensuring a secure environment.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents and carers are very positive about the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: The school engages well with parents and carers, with many feeling their children make fantastic progress.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides lots of interesting activities for pupils, including a film club.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage enjoy well-resourced outdoor areas.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers ensure good pace to learning, managing behaviour effectively and making learning interesting.
Impact on Student Progress: Training courses and performance management have helped to improve teaching quality, raising student learning outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers provide good challenge, set high expectations, and monitor pupil progress effectively with good marking practices.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching does not always engage or inspire pupils in the speech and language department.
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About Us
Wincheap Foundation Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 427 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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We work hard to give all of our students access to a broad range of engaging learning opportunities within a curriculum that is rich, varied, and interesting.
We place a high importance on the arts and are honoured to have earned Artsmark Gold in acknowledgment of our accomplishments.
In KS2, all students have weekly Spanish classes where they study about the lives and cultures of Spanish-speaking nations around the world and gain the confidence to communicate both orally and in writing.
We take great satisfaction in the inclusive atmosphere of the school and are especially pleased with the fact that there are 25 spots available in our Speech and Language Department for students with speech, language, and communication impairments as part of our Specialist Resource Provision.
Being the headteacher of such a remarkable school, where a skilled and committed staff and board of governors collaborate with outstanding students in an environment of respect, makes me feel blessed.
The fact that enrollment in our reception classes has skyrocketed recently speaks for itself.
Please look at our most recent Ofsted report, our national test results, and letters from the Local Authority on our page, all of which attest to the fact that Wincheap is an excellent school at the centre of our neighbourhood.
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We work hard to give all of our students access to a broad range of engaging learning opportunities within a curriculum that is rich, varied, and interesting.
We place a high importance on the arts and are honoured to have earned Artsmark Gold in acknowledgment of our accomplishments.
In KS2, all students have weekly Spanish classes where they study about the lives and cultures of Spanish-speaking nations around the world and gain the confidence to communicate both orally and in writing.
We take great satisfaction in the inclusive atmosphere of the school and are especially pleased with the fact that there are 25 spots available in our Speech and Language Department for students with speech, language, and communication impairments as part of our Specialist Resource Provision.
Being the headteacher of such a remarkable school, where a skilled and committed staff and board of governors collaborate with outstanding students in an environment of respect, makes me feel blessed.
The fact that enrollment in our reception classes has skyrocketed recently speaks for itself.
Please look at our most recent Ofsted report, our national test results, and letters from the Local Authority on our page, all of which attest to the fact that Wincheap is an excellent school at the centre of our neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 30.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 108 | 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 | 54% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 110 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 77% 3 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 5 | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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 | 107 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 74% 4 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 78% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
