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Bodsham Church of England Primary School
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Bodsham Church of England Primary School
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- Elmsted TN25 5JQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and maths are taught effectively, with constant assessment and support for pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is evolving well with strong provision in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: History and geography need more detailed curriculum planning and specific knowledge teaching.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy mathematics and English lessons; progress is assessed continuously.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support and adaptations are made for pupils who fall behind, ensuring they catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and respect each other; poor behaviour is disapproved of.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well-supported, and their individual needs are met with a tailored curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff care, the school is small, and everyone knows each other, making pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, and arrangements are robust.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school's impact, describing it as inspiring and fair.
Parental Involvement: Parents are welcomed into the school's community, and their feedback is valued.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils love music lessons which are joyful and practical, with active participation.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated and supported to provide the best for all pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers possess good subject knowledge and design effective learning experiences.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers constantly assess progress and adapt lessons to meet individual pupil needs.
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About Us
Bodsham Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 77 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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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Be a happy school a school to which the children will enjoy coming. Help children to live together in a community, encouraging care for others before themselves and to become responsible, independent people. Be a safe place in which mistakes can be made, learned from and forgiven. Release the potential of every individual to enable them to reach the highest level of achievement of which they are capable and equip them for life. To give every child the experience of success and a sense of personal value. To broaden pupils' horizons; to help develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally, to work with imagination and a sense of purpose. Our goal, as a Federation of Church of England Primary schools, is to maintain and stretch the highest standards of academic achievement and personal development of all of our pupils in each of our schools. Through a Christian ethos we will create a happy and fulfilling environment where children are encouraged to be kind and respectful, building self-confidence through challenge and encouragement. We will achieve this by developing a Whole School Learning Community where teaching staff, pupils and parents increasingly work together. This Community will help us to implement plans in a coordinated way, aligning the energy and ideas of all. We will extend the Learning Community concept by working with other local schools, openly sharing ideas and best practise, using the wider schools' community to challenge us and
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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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B-
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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 | 13.5 | 25.8 | 14 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 75% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 105 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 75% 18 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 14 | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | 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 | 109 5 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 93% 16 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% 18 | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 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 | 77% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bodsham Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
