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Cliftonville Primary School
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- Thanet CT9 3LY
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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 is made a high priority in the school. Phonics is taught well, and pupils are supported with interventions if they struggle to read with fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: A carefully designed curriculum across subjects ensures that all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planned activities in some lessons are not as consistently strong; full impact of improvements in reading and mathematics is not yet evident.
Support for Falling Behind: Revisions to the taught curriculum and bespoke interventions are employed to support pupils in learning effectively in reading and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding. Pupils engage readily in their learning, demonstrate respect, and are keen to work hard and do well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Key stage 2 outcomes in the 2023 national tests were disappointing, with reading and mathematics performing below national expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported with tailored and bespoke support, especially evident in 'the hive'.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Staff forge strong relationships through the well-being hub known as 'the house'.
Parent Feedback: Parents reference the ‘lovely community atmosphere’ and the ‘brilliant pastoral support’ that their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents can access a range of additional support and meet with staff through 'the house', indicating strong involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take responsibility and contribute through roles such as Junior Leadership Team, house captains, and language ambassadors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff show expert subject knowledge and there is a sharp focus on developing vocabulary.
Impact on Student Progress: The school employs measures like the ‘nothing new, just review’ system to support long-term learning retention.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring by leaders allows them to check that their actions have the desired impact.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Consistency across lessons is not as strong; however, staff adapt work quickly to meet children's needs.
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About Us
Cliftonville Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 839 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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 are overjoyed that you have an interest in our outstanding institution. This website strives to provide regular updated information for parents and students as well as a sample of what we have to offer your child. The school is led by Mrs Jane Troth and, on December 1st 2013, became an Academy working with Dane Court Grammar School, King Ethelbert School and Hartsdown Academy. These institutions formally unite to establish the Coastal Academies Trust. We take pleasure in our comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum, which continues to emphasise the growth of important English and math abilities. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and get the information you're looking for. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any more details. We are always happy to show potential families around the school; to schedule a visit, please get in touch with Mrs. Alison Blake, the school business manager and headteacher's personal assistant.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 16.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 100 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 102 | 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 51% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 104 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 64% 6 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 103 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 58% 10 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below 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 | 105 | 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 | 68% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cliftonville Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1