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Lydden Primary School
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Lydden Primary School
- Primary
- Lydden CT15 7LA
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are making strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics across all key stages.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils especially excel in writing, showing confident problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Disadvantaged pupils need stronger progress by end of key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stages is above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Reviewed support approaches, staff training to better help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, articulate, and enjoy learning; attendance is high.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems ensure well-being and confidence, tailored support for vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Thorough and robust systems, regular training, quick response to concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High attendance with a focus on pupil well-being and independence.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and value the school’s care for their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents are actively involved in fundraising for enriching school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Fundraising supports theatre trips, circus workshops; enriching curriculum topics like Chinese New Year.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are dedicated and willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for pupil support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments and reflections improve teaching effectiveness.
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Lydden Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 75 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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Lydden Primary School is a tiny rural village school that accepts students from 4 to 11 years old. In four mixed-age courses, children study together. We want every child to grow up to be a self-assured, compassionate person who excels in school and has a passion for learning. We want our kids to acquire lasting skills and learn to take ownership of their education so they can confidently take on new challenges. We are aware that happy kids study more effectively. With a holistic approach to learning and the curriculum, we hope to help our students gain self-confidence so they can live fulfilling lives as contributing members of their communities. Regardless of ability, gender, nationality, or religion, we value diversity and provide respect for all children. Every kid may succeed in our joyful, caring, encouraging, and positive learning environment. We are dedicated to collaborating with parents to support their children's learning and growth, and we encourage them to take advantage of the numerous informal and official opportunities to strengthen the bond between home and school. All employees and volunteers at Lydden Primary School are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks because the institution is dedicated to promoting the welfare of children and preserving their safety (DBS).
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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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.5 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 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 | 64% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 55% 25 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 107 6 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 80% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 101 | 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 | 80% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | 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
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lydden Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1