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Effectiveness of leadership and management 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: Pupils read well, use phonics effectively, and enjoy writing. Mathematics teaching has improved but needs more embedding.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad, engaging curriculum that makes valuable connections between areas of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further embed new mathematics approaches to ensure all pupils reach their potential.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading is consistently good; mathematics has improved but needs further embedding.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify and support individuals who fall behind, particularly disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, respectful, and show positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities has been strengthened with specialist knowledge and support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and not tolerated; pupils feel safe and understand how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well and act on concerns swiftly; however, documentation could be more systematic.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with the education and care their children receive.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through regular communication and positive relationships with staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of interesting activities including trips and enrichment events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about the school, feel supported, and regularly receive training to improve skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching effectively stimulates interest and builds on pupils' knowledge, resulting in good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency remains in setting work that meets all pupils' needs, especially in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' checks focus on classroom activities but need more emphasis on individual pupil achievement.
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.

It has 180 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 62% 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 7-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.5 - 26.4
Proficient Math 103 111 102
Proficient Read 107 107 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 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 62% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -0.1 Average
Writing -1 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 108 4 98 96
Reading 109 1 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 82% 8 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 1.9 Above Average
Writing 2.9 Above Average
Maths 0.6 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 2 96 94
Reading 108 4 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 74% 17 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 0.9 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths -2.2 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 102 94 93
Reading 104 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 57% 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 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 -1.3 Below Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths -3.4 Below Average
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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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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