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Painters Ash Primary School
- Primary
- Gravesham DA11 8EL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, motivating pupils to learn well.
Foundational Skills: Pupils develop fluency in mathematics and mental arithmetic skills but need better problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve pupils’ skills in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving; ensure high writing standards across all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils' progress is tracked carefully and appropriate support is provided where necessary.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have good attitudes to learning; they are friendly, polite, and respectful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in writing and mathematics is strong, but reading performance needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective teaching ensures that pupils with special educational needs make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and trust adults to deal with any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide good support for pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development. Staff ensure the well-being of pupils with specific medical conditions.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school, praising the brilliant team working hard for a successful and happy school.
Parental Involvement: The school aims to build on partnerships with parents to improve attendance and punctuality.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various lunchtime and after-school clubs including sports, gardening, cookery, dance, craft, and guitar.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor areas are vibrant, stimulating, and provide exciting learning environments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff are proud of being part of the Painters Ash team and work well together.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and learning have improved, leading to better pupil outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective checks on teaching quality ensure that weaknesses are addressed and improvements expected.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not challenge pupils sufficiently to achieve greater depth in their learning.
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About Us
Painters Ash Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 404 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you to our new Painters Ash Primary School website on behalf of the students, staff, and governor.
According to OFSTED's June 2017 report, Painters Ash is gaining a reputation for offering pupils in Northfleet a good, engaging, and all-around education.
We are making a lot of effort to realise the school's potential for excellence.
Being a part of Painters Ash makes me proud.
It is a welcoming, engaging environment to learn in.
Our goal is to establish a welcoming, healthy, loving atmosphere where all of our students feel appreciated and have the chance to flourish and realise their full potential.
Our goal is to create a dynamic, creative curriculum that will engage students, challenge them, and inspire them to engage in a variety of high-quality learning activities.
We urge all of our students to be responsible, considerate, and involved in all facets of school life.
At Painters-Ash, we are adamant that collaboration between kids, parents, governors, and the school is essential to ensure kids reach their full potential and receive the finest education possible.
Parents and carers are always welcome, and I strongly encourage them to actively participate in the life of the school.
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According to OFSTED's June 2017 report, Painters Ash is gaining a reputation for offering pupils in Northfleet a good, engaging, and all-around education.
We are making a lot of effort to realise the school's potential for excellence.
Being a part of Painters Ash makes me proud.
It is a welcoming, engaging environment to learn in.
Our goal is to establish a welcoming, healthy, loving atmosphere where all of our students feel appreciated and have the chance to flourish and realise their full potential.
Our goal is to create a dynamic, creative curriculum that will engage students, challenge them, and inspire them to engage in a variety of high-quality learning activities.
We urge all of our students to be responsible, considerate, and involved in all facets of school life.
At Painters-Ash, we are adamant that collaboration between kids, parents, governors, and the school is essential to ensure kids reach their full potential and receive the finest education possible.
Parents and carers are always welcome, and I strongly encourage them to actively participate in the life of the school.
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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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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 25.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 77% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 64% 13 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 96 | 94 |
| 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 | 77% 11 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 66% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Painters Ash Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
