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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Early reading is expertly taught with precise support for the least fluent readers
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils receive a first-class education, achieving remarkedly well across all areas
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum is continually reviewed and improved to meet all pupils' needs
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well across all areas of the curriculum, including mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Least fluent readers are prioritised to receive exactly the right support to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have extremely positive attitudes toward their learning, are calm, focused, and take pride in their work
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure high-quality learning starts with what is best for the most vulnerable and those with SEND
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, but leaders act swiftly on any incidents of unkindness
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding is embedded, with thorough training for staff and governors
Parent Feedback: Many parents praise the work of the school, describing it as 'a safe and loving space'
Parental Involvement: Inspectors met parents to gain their views, which are overwhelmingly positive
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils delight in numerous opportunities to take part in a range of clubs or learn a musical instrument
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school, reporting overwhelming support and guidance from leaders
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have expert subject knowledge, designing engaging and challenging activities
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ checks are highly effective, ensuring a secure understanding before new ideas are introduced
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The Discovery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 624 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Requires Improvement
Age range 4-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.6 - 18
Proficient Math 105 111 101
Proficient Read 105 107 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 105 99 97
Reading 105 100 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 67% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 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 -1.3 Below Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths -0.3 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 106 2 98 96
Reading 106 2 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75% 13 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 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 -0.6 Below Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths -0.6 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 108 1 96 94
Reading 108 1 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 88% 7 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 19% 2 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 1.8 Above Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths 2.3 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 107 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 81% 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 21% 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 2.5 Above Average
Writing 3.0 Above Average
Maths 2.4 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Discovery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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