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Lunsford Primary School
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Lunsford Primary School
- Primary
- East Malling and Larkfield ME20 6PY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Outstanding |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Proportions of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics are well above national averages.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides exciting and stimulating learning environments.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils do not attain as highly in writing at greater depth by the end of key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ outcomes at the end of both key stages 1 and 2 are strong, especially in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders rigorously track every pupil to monitor progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say they feel safe and have trusted adults in school whom they can go to if they have a problem.
Support for SEND Pupils: You and your family liaison officer work closely with parents to improve attendance and the overall support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare, but when they do happen, they are dealt with well by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective and staff record concerns diligently.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the culture of ‘no ceiling on the expectations for any child.’
Extracurricular Activities: Teachers talk enthusiastically about the learning opportunities they provide to pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The recent extension of the outdoor area provides more space for children to explore all areas of the early years curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers talk enthusiastically about your encouragement to make learning fun.
Impact on Student Progress: In 2017, pupils had higher than national average scores in spelling.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and teachers are undergoing training to further develop teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Pupils do not always use their knowledge of spelling patterns in their everyday writing.
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About Us
Lunsford Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 204 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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Our goal is to establish a fruitful cooperation with you so that your child has every opportunity to strive and achieve success. Lunsford is a school where students' education is valued and where they can develop their knowledge, experience, creativity, self-expression, and understanding. We lay the groundwork for a happy, secure, high-achieving school where everyone has high expectations of themselves, respects one another, and works hard to succeed. We are a school that everyone in the school community, including the students, teachers, parents, and governors, is happy to be a part of. Children learn to be gradually autonomous and flourish in Lunsford's learning environment, which is conducive to high standards of work and behaviour. We provide a stimulating, imaginative curriculum that places a strong emphasis on success, while also fostering a love of learning and caring for the complete child. Our goal at Lunsford is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in each student. We trust the material on our website will be useful to you. However, it is impossible to portray the warm, welcoming environment of the school or the staff's dedication and passion. The only way is to experience it firsthand. I would be honoured to meet you and show you around our excellent school, so please do come and visit us. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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 |
B-
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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 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 70% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 108 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 83% 6 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above 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 | 106 | 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 | 77% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lunsford Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1