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Ethelbert Road Primary School
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Ethelbert Road Primary School
- Primary
- Faversham ME13 8SQ
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Standards and progress in reading, writing, and mathematics are consistently well above the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils thoroughly enjoy the wide range of subjects and enrichment activities, leading to excellent skills and attitudes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Share outstanding practice in teaching even more widely to enable recently qualified teachers to make rapid progress.
Foundational Skills: Phonics skills taught effectively; children quickly learn sounds and read matching books.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich and ambitious curriculum helps pupils with SEND achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus for learning sometimes unclear, affecting pupils' clarity on subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards and progress in reading, writing, and mathematics are consistently well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: They receive excellent training to support their professional development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are exceptionally well motivated to learn and take utmost pride in their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop as fluent, confident readers who read widely and frequently.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional help for pupils at risk of falling behind to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and attitudes; pupils are polite and kind.
Support for SEND Pupils: Expectations for these pupils are as high as everyone else and tasks are refined carefully to ensure they succeed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled support ensures equal learning opportunities for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe in school. This view is echoed by parents who have complete confidence.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors ensure safeguarding procedures are maintained to the highest standards.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High emphasis on pupils’ well-being; they feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of mutual support and trusting relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that ‘This is a truly exceptional school.’
Parental Involvement: Parents are completely supportive of the school and are fully involved with their children’s learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the welcoming environment and achievements.
Parental Involvement: Some parents desire more opportunities to communicate and work with the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of subjects and enrichment activities during the day and through after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor space is used creatively and children look after it well.
Extracurricular Activities: Vast range of clubs and visits enrich learning and develop talents.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers create a stimulating and exciting learning environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan work for pupils based on accurate assessment of their abilities, promoting very high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers who are new to the profession make good progress and develop their skills quickly but this could be improved further.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous checking of teaching and pupils’ progress underpins high achievement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff positive; workload and skill enhancement opportunities appreciated.
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About Us
Ethelbert Road Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 206 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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I feel incredibly honoured and delighted to be the headteacher of a school that is so interesting and special. Our entire school community is dedicated to giving our students the greatest possible start in life, and we firmly think that children who are engaged, self-assured, creative, and inquisitive will succeed in all facets of life. To guarantee that our school goal is realised, the entire school community puts out great effort. Our excellent team of highly qualified teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, and governors is dedicated to providing a broad, balanced, and enriching education for our students. Everyone in our school is held to a high standard, and all accomplishments are acknowledged and celebrated. At Ethelbert Road, we strive for high standards and exceptional accomplishments in a dynamic, imaginative, and enjoyable atmosphere. To guarantee that every kid realises their full potential, close collaboration with parents and carers is essential. Everything we do is centred on our kids. We expect everyone to share our commitment to safeguarding and advancing the welfare of all adults and children enrolled in our school. This website strives to introduce you to our school while also offering current information for parents, students, and the larger community. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. If you need a paper copy of any material from our website,.
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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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 71% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | 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 | 108 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 87% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% 20 | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 6 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 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 | 87% 13 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 10 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 111 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 100% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ethelbert Road Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1