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Lower Halstow Primary School
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Lower Halstow Primary School
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- Lower Halstow ME9 7ES
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective, building a solid foundation for confident, fluent reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a range of interesting and exciting learning opportunities that enhance pupils' skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further development is needed for the early years outdoor provision to improve mathematical and writing skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective monitoring and support systems are in place, helping pupils catch up if they fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and display positive attitudes towards learning, feeling safe and happy.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress in key stage 1, but progress in key stage 2 mathematics needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND make good progress due to well-planned support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Robust systems are in place to keep pupils safe, with effective training and relationships with external agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of care and safety ensures that all pupils feel valued and supported.
Parent Feedback: Parents express strong support for the school, appreciating the opportunities provided by the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders and staff build good relationships with parents who feel actively involved in their children's education.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of after-school clubs including football, pottery, and drawing, enhancing the curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: Limited opportunities for developing mathematical and writing skills in the outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic and committed to improving teaching practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching enables pupils to make meaningful progress in their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Joint observations with school leaders show accurate judgements and focused feedback for teacher improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some middle leaders are new and need time to improve teaching quality in their subjects.
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About Us
Lower Halstow Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 188 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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| 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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 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 | 78% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above 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 6 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 63% 13 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 7 | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 100 1 | 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 | 50% 2 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 52% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lower Halstow Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1