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Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
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Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
- Primary
- Hurley RG10 9UX
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective training has enabled staff to teach phonics well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, including for SEND pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers' subject knowledge in some areas needs strengthening.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment information helps ensure pupils' knowledge is secure before new learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional help enables pupils who find reading hard to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and at playtime, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective support through the full range of subjects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults address bullying effectively, ensuring pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with effective procedures and staff training.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support provided by the school, noting a strong sense of community.
Parental Involvement: The school supports children's well-being, described as a 'wonderfully nurturing environment.'
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate a broad selection of clubs and regular educational trips.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders consider the well-being and workload of staff thoughtfully.
Impact on Student Progress: Training and guidance help staff to identify pupils’ needs correctly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Mostly effective use of assessment to ensure pupils' knowledge before progressing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' understanding in some subject areas need improvement to ensure consistent pupil achievement.
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About Us
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 118 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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Please accept our sincere welcome on behalf of everyone at our school. We are a vibrant school with many activities going on. We have fantastic staff who reflect excellent classroom practice, genuinely care for all our children and enjoy their profession. We have established strong, positive partnerships with our governors and parents and by working together we strive to give every child the best start in life; making them feel happy, valued and successful learners. Children frequently have the opportunity to learn in the classroom and on the school's outside grounds because the school is friendly, secure, and safe. The surrounding environment, including woodland, hills, fields and a nearby village pond, is used to ensure we broaden pupils' learning and independent thinking skills and teach them to assess and take risks. We have a Christian culture that permeates everything we do as a church school. We maintain a close connection with the Diocese of Oxford and we value our close links with St. Peter's Church in Knowl Hill which is part of the Wargrave and Knowl Hill Parish. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Contacting the school directly is always welcome if you have any questions or comments. We hope this website gives you a taster of the school, as well as a window into providing regular updated information for parents, pupils and regular visitors.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 16.4 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 58% | 58.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.5% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 3 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 99 | 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% 17 | 64.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 15.97% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | 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 | 105 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 6 | 96 | 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 | 74% 24 | 64.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 16.29% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 50% | 63.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 14% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1