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Aylesham Primary School
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- Aylesham CT3 3BS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their starting points.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum motivates and inspires pupils, providing memorable learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils in key stages 1 and 2 are achieving greater depth in their knowledge, skills, and understanding in core subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment and progress in writing were stronger than in reading or mathematics by Year 6 in 2017.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided for individuals and groups who may be falling behind, often from well-trained and skilled teaching assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, polite, respectful, and have very positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: There are strong links with other agencies and effective in-school support so that these pupils make good gains in their learning from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and the school has strong safeguarding measures in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes all aspects of safeguarding very well, and almost all parents agreed that their children are happy and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents express their confidence in the leadership and appreciate the visible presence of school leaders.
Parental Involvement: There are continuing links with parents to support learning, and parents feel actively involved in their child's education.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by visits, visitors, special events, and clubs, making a significant contribution to both personal and academic achievements.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy practical activities that help to fire their imaginations, though there are some restrictions to outdoor learning space due to ongoing work.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning exciting and receive training to enhance their skills, contributing to improved quality of teaching and learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved, leading to good progress by pupils from their starting points in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders provide high expectations and effective support, improving quality and outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations are sometimes too low, limiting the challenge and progress of some pupils.
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About Us
Aylesham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 375 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1.
At this school, 30% 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 |
| Snobe 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 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 30.7 | 25.8 | 10 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 97 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 30% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.7 | Well 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 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 | 50% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 50% 14 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 64% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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
30 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aylesham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
