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Hollingbourne Primary School
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Hollingbourne Primary School
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- Hollingbourne ME17 1UA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have made improvements to the approaches used to teach phonics. Staff are well trained.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure a broad range of subjects and work to improve the whole curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always know the order in which knowledge and skills should be taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum helps to build pupils’ knowledge over time, and they achieve well in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help receive well-targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff understand the needs of pupils with SEND well and ensure they receive additional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that if bullying were to occur, staff would sort it out. Staff are well trained in safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a strong culture of keeping pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are supportive of the school, but some want to know more about what their children are learning.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work well with external agencies to support pupils whose needs are complex.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the range of clubs, trips and school events that are available.
Teacher Engagement: Staff support each other well and feel well looked after by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders ensure the curriculum builds pupils’ knowledge over time, helping them progress well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers introduce new ideas clearly and check to make sure that pupils understand before moving on.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers are not always clear about what should be taught and in what order.
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About Us
Hollingbourne Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 96 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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Hollingbourne is a small, delightful, friendly, village school nestled in the North Downs. There are 100 adorable kids there, ranging in age from 4 to 11. We have a committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to reach their potential, providing them with a stable, caring environment in which they and are stimulated and keen to learn. The school is surrounded by stunning nature and has views of the North Downs. The Early Years block and a contemporary school hall were later additions to the Victorian-style main structure. The kids are urged to take advantage of the vast field and playground that are both available to us. OFSTED gave the school a Good rating in February 2017.
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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-
|
C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 73% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 102 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 57% 22 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 14 | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | 104 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 79% 10 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above 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 | 104 | 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 | 69% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hollingbourne Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1