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Deanwood Primary School
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- Medway ME8 9TX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective phonics teaching ensures that pupils are equipped with secure reading skills by the end of Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 increased dramatically in 2018.
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on teaching foundational skills like reading and phonics through clear explanations and targeted support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils’ written work in subjects such as history and science is more variable and not as high as in English.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-structured in most subjects, enhancing pupil understanding; some subjects need better learning sequence.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some tasks don't align with curriculum aims, which affects skill development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make much better progress in reading than previously. Outcomes in reading at the end of key stage 2 increased substantially in 2018.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers complement each other's strengths well and work effectively to support pupils' learning and well-being.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn, concentrate well during lessons, and speak enthusiastically about school life.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Targeted support helps pupils catch up in reading; Maths concepts are well demonstrated.
Support for Falling Behind: Use of assessment to provide targeted support for pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Clear routines and behaviour systems promote fairness and reward efforts.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality training for teachers and teaching assistants enhances support for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adaptations ensure SEND pupils access full breadth of learning and progress well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school provides a well-organized and safe environment for pupils and staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: You ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are fit for purpose and followed consistently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements with an open culture prioritizing pupil interests.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff guide pupils in moral issues, promoting independent thinking and emotional management.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very pleased with the school's work and their children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive regular information about their children's progress and ideas on how to support learning at home.
Parental Involvement: School works closely with families to improve attendance and address absenteeism.
Parent Feedback: Ofsted Parent View available for parents to express opinions.
Extracurricular Activities: Discussions about books are regular features, with book clubs and special events enhancing engagement.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and activities including karate and cooking.
Teacher Engagement: High staff morale reflects success in ensuring that staff feel valued and well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Developments in teaching have improved pupils' progress in English, mathematics, and across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: You and your leadership team monitor the impact of developments carefully.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers actively enhance reading culture with chosen books matched to pupils' reading levels.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Improvements in teaching are not yet established across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment supports learning; some gaps persist due to inconsistent checking.
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About Us
Deanwood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 217 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 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 | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 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 | 61% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.34% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 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 | 63% 5 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 9.29% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 106 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 91 | 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 | 68% | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.76% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Deanwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
