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Shears Green Junior School
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Shears Green Junior School
- Primary
- Gravesham DA11 7JB
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff build progressively on the approach to phonics used in the infant school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress with attainment above average by Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough emphasis on developing skills specific to different subjects, particularly geography and history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school has tackled earlier differences in reading, writing, and mathematics well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and enjoy the topics studied.
Support for Falling Behind: Further training needed for teachers to plan tasks closely matched to pupils' individual needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good progress, but not as rapid as that of their classmates due to tasks not always meeting their needs precisely.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with really well when it happens, making incidents rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Attendance has improved and is now above average with targeted support.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers responding to questionnaires were positive about teaching and pupils’ progress.
Parental Involvement: The approach is generally well received by parents because of online workshops available for them.
Extracurricular Activities: Lessons and a wide range of extra-curricular activities promote creativity and curiosity well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning interesting by using a range of lively teaching styles.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong staff team with skills and expertise have led to rapid improvement in teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are coached to ensure that all teaching is at least good, with targets closely matched to class needs.
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Shears Green Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 490 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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 start by extending a warm welcome to you and your kid at Shears Green Junior School. I just wanted to express how happy we are to be working with you. With so many dedicated staff members and students, Shears Green Juniors is a place I'm extremely proud to work. I usually tell the kids that my goal in life is to treat others the way I want to be treated. Children must be treated with respect, and I demand that they do the same for the adults in their immediate surroundings. We receive it back if we set a good example. I often reflect on how happy I was with my own children's primary education, so if we can draw from that, I'm confident we'll strike the perfect balance. Children's achievement is greatly influenced by both their primary schooling and the educational support they receive at home. If children are not assisted with homework outside of school, we can do the best job in the world while they are in school, but they will never attain their full potential. In addition to providing a good all-around education in the classroom, we also provide before- and after-school clubs for the kids. With teaching assistants, listening ears, a learning mentor, a part-time therapist, and a family worker on staff in addition to class teachers and our inclusion manager, our pastoral care is exceptional. I'm eager to collaborate with you. We want you to be a lifelong learner, so have fun while you're here at Shears Green Junior School and never be afraid to ask questions! .
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 56% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 2 | 98 | 96 |
| 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 | 74% 13 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 5 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 61% 9 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 2 | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 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 | 70% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shears Green Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1