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Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Hever TN8 7NH
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Based on the inspection date: 01 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff prioritise the teaching of reading; extra phonics sessions help catch up.
Foundational Skills: Consistency in teaching reading and improvements in mathematics are evident.
Success of the Curriculum: There are signs of impact and enhanced confidence in subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in mathematics and science, but other subjects need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subjects like history, geography, and design technology lack well-chosen knowledge to be learned.
Areas Needing Improvement: Stronger understanding checks are needed in foundation subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra phonics sessions for pupils in Years 1 and 2 who fell behind due to the pandemic.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, polite, and behave well; any minor disruptions are quickly addressed.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use strategies to support SEND effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff prioritize reading and mathematics, but some subjects underdeveloped.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are becoming more confident in mathematics due to practice opportunities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learning behaviours were worsening but are improving with new routines.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils well cared for; staff adapt tasks in English and mathematics but not consistently in other subjects.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strategies to effectively support pupils are in place, but understanding needs monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any bullying is quickly acted upon by adults; helps pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff well trained in safeguarding; record concerns promptly and liaise well with external partners.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views collected through Ofsted Parent View; responses taken into account.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular activities such as coding club and sports like judo and hockey.
Outdoor Facilities: Spacious outdoor areas for games, planting, climbing, and drawing.
Teacher Engagement: Effective principles and modelling support teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Modelling and consistent explanations positively impact student learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers want the best for pupils and help them succeed, especially in English and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff not well-enough trained in some subjects; activities chosen do not always help pupils learn.
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About Us
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 159 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have made every effort to give you all the knowledge that will be helpful as your child enrols at Hever CEP School, where our slogan is "Happy and Proud to Succeed."
Since many of the children will attend our school for the first time, they will be welcomed right away into a special learning environment that will provide engaging learning possibilities.
A wide-ranging and well-balanced curriculum is provided by Hever CEP School, offering a wealth of chances for excellent education and individual growth in all spheres, including academic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, moral, and physical.
Many of our kids participate actively in school athletics, and they all love to represent the school whenever they can.
Due to St. Peter's Church's near proximity to our school, we are able to participate in both regular church services and school services.
We strive to take full advantage of everything that our grounds have to offer because we are so proud of our connections to the neighbourhood and the lovely setting in which we are located.
We are lucky to have a very involved group of parents known as the "Friends of Hever School" who plan a variety of fun fundraising activities during the academic year as well as host social gatherings for both new and seasoned parents to encourage participation in school activities.
If you have any questions or need a print copy of anything on the website, please inquire at the school office, and the staff would be happy to assist you.
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Since many of the children will attend our school for the first time, they will be welcomed right away into a special learning environment that will provide engaging learning possibilities.
A wide-ranging and well-balanced curriculum is provided by Hever CEP School, offering a wealth of chances for excellent education and individual growth in all spheres, including academic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, moral, and physical.
Many of our kids participate actively in school athletics, and they all love to represent the school whenever they can.
Due to St. Peter's Church's near proximity to our school, we are able to participate in both regular church services and school services.
We strive to take full advantage of everything that our grounds have to offer because we are so proud of our connections to the neighbourhood and the lovely setting in which we are located.
We are lucky to have a very involved group of parents known as the "Friends of Hever School" who plan a variety of fun fundraising activities during the academic year as well as host social gatherings for both new and seasoned parents to encourage participation in school activities.
If you have any questions or need a print copy of anything on the website, please inquire at the school office, and the staff would be happy to assist you.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 24% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.8 | Well 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 7 | 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 | 65% 16 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 6 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 7 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 10 | 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 | 81% 38 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 24 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 43% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1