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Claremont Primary School
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Claremont Primary School
- Primary
- Tunbridge Wells TN2 5EB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The curriculum is planned carefully from the early years to teach firm foundations in routines and high expectations.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have put well-considered actions in place to raise standards across the curriculum subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The approach to teaching phonics lacks consistency, and assessment is not always used consistently to identify pupil misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils perform very well in the end-of-key-stage-2 national tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have ensured that staff know how to spot and adapt resources to support pupils with SEND effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons and around the school, pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and they are well motivated.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND can learn well alongside their peers through adapted resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is always someone to talk to and staff sort any worries quickly, including concerns about bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The culture of care helps pupils feel safe and well-being ambassadors are in place.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors took account of parent views through conversations and responses to Ofsted’s surveys.
Parental Involvement: Pupils' voices are central to actions, and leaders are receptive to feedback, including from parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have an exceptional range of opportunities beyond the academic curriculum, including clubs and educational visits.
Outdoor Facilities: A wide range of opportunities for leadership skills and activities is available.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders support staff well and are considerate of well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have ensured high expectations for both academic and pastoral development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders lack a sense of urgency when implementing changes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers do not consistently check how well all pupils remember their learning.
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About Us
Claremont Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 436 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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Every person who works at our school is essential to its success. We are honoured to introduce you to the wonderful individuals on our team who work tirelessly to get to know and support every Claremont student. The staff creates a warm and welcoming environment where we all cooperate to provide the kids a sense of security, joy, and fulfilment. Our ideals pervade every aspect of school life, and together with our caring attitude, we can provide students the abilities, information, and self-assurance they need to succeed at Claremont. Our staff values excellent parent-teacher relationships and invites you to participate in your child's education in a variety of ways, including by supporting homework, volunteering at open days, and assisting in class. When problems develop, parents are welcome to discuss them with staff. This is a joyful, energetic school with a great team that has high expectations for the kids as well as for one another. I hope you appreciate getting to know our staff and seeing how dedicated they are to providing all children with the opportunities, an enriching curriculum, and a supportive environment necessary to help them reach their greatest potential. In order to allow "every light shine" for every member of the Claremont family, the children are at the centre of everything we do as a team.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 107 | 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 | 78% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 108 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 89% 7 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 1 | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 82% 2 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 111 | 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 | 84% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 Claremont Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1