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High Halden Church of England Primary School
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High Halden Church of England Primary School
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- High Halden TN26 3JB
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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 |
| Early Years | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily teaching of phonics is rightly prioritised and younger children's understanding of numbers and counting is similarly prioritised.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is grounded in encouraging curiosity, creativity, and developing character. High standards of behaviour allow pupils to concentrate and achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: The intended curriculum is not successfully enacted consistently and securely across all classes and subjects. Leaders should ensure consistency and competence in the curriculum's implementation.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors examined subjects in detail including early reading and mathematics. Pupils are keen to share their knowledge of number facts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff tailor support for pupils who do not keep pace with their peers, with clear expectations of rapid reading proficiency.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are expected to conduct themselves well and they rise to this challenge, developing confidence and self-esteem.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders and staff plan necessary adaptations for individual pupils accordingly. Teaching assistants are well trained and purposefully deployed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Parents and pupils have full confidence in the school's ability to deal with bullying, which is investigated and tackled robustly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school creates a safe environment where pupils develop confidence and self-esteem. Safeguarding processes are in place but need better documentation for lower-level concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers, along with almost all pupils, have full confidence in the school’s ability to deal with bullying.
Parental Involvement: Staff take opportunities to enrich pupils' experiences through links with the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: A generous, diverse and ever-changing variety of clubs are on offer.
Outdoor Facilities: Through city, beach, and museum visits, staff enrich pupils’ experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers contribute ideas to policies and practices, and work closely with leaders to manage workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Systematic and well-planned assessments tackle gaps in pupils’ knowledge following schooling disruptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability remains in how well the curriculum aims are brought about in classroom settings.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school’s strategies for checking pupil progress are systematic but need consistency.
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About Us
High Halden Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 101 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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Here at High Halden Church of England Primary School we believe that school days should be the happiest days of our lives and we endeavour to ensure that your child receives an enjoyable, secure and stimulating start to their education. We take great satisfaction in being a school that is at the centre of the neighbourhood and has close ties to St. Mary's Church. Being a Church of England school, we prioritise the holistic development of the child, including both academic and spiritual growth.
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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
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 101 | 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 | 76% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above 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 | 107 8 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 6 | 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 | 73% 44 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | 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 | 99 6 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 8 | 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 | 29% 50 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | - |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 79% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at High Halden Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1