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Sheldwich Primary School
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Sheldwich Primary School
- Primary
- Sheldwich ME13 0LU
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: All staff have expert knowledge of how to teach early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers deliver the school’s well-sequenced curriculum effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Older pupils did not achieve as well as they might have in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils read widely and regularly, supporting their learning in all areas of the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil at risk of falling behind is quickly identified and provided with expert support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils consistently demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning. They behave extremely well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt learning to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of respect runs through the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents and their families view the school as a ‘big family’.
Extracurricular Activities: Coding and chess clubs are particularly popular.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils of all ages play together happily in the school’s extensive outdoor grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive highly effective support, both for their wellbeing, and to ensure that they have the expertise required to deliver the ambitious curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers carefully check pupils’ developing knowledge and understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Last year, older pupils did not achieve as well as they might have in writing.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Older pupils did not achieve as well as they might have in writing.
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About Us
Sheldwich Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 259 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We believe in achieving consistently excellent standards of work and behaviour in a joyful and caring environment at Sheldwich Primary School. "A dream team, the personnel here is attentive, empathetic, and motivating.." (quote from a parent). Strong efforts are made to advance students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education. Students are able to demonstrate their understanding of what they are reading at an advanced level when teachers utilise questioning wisely. Our school community gives our kids the tools they need to realise their full potential, develop self-confidence, and respect themselves, others, and their environment. We cherish the support and contributions our parents give to our school and work closely with them. At Sheldwich we have much to celebrate, combining the friendliness and values of a village school with modern technology and quality teaching. We are a forest school located in the most picturesque rural area, giving our students the chance to fully utilise the nearby woods. Apart from an exciting, challenging and stimulating curriculum, we offer a modern, well-maintained school site, friendly and approachable staff, a wide range of extra- curricular activities and extended school in the form of Early Birds, Night Owls and Little Hedgehogs Pre-School. Although this is obviously only a little view of life at Sheldwich Primary School, we hope you enjoy your visit. Visitors who want to learn more about becoming parents are welcome, and we would be happy to show you around. To make an appointment, kindly get in touch with the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 19.5 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 105 | 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 67% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 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 | 82% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 15 | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | 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 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 5 | 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 | 82% 16 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 15 | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 3% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sheldwich Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1