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Shipbourne School
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- Shipbourne TN11 9PB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective use of verbal feedback has led to improvement in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Success of the Curriculum: Changes to teaching have stimulated enjoyment and interest in mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Effective phonics program supports reading; writing skills improving with confidence.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum with secure framework for teaching.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities for deeper thinking and challenge in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further development needed in adapting curriculum to support all pupils effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The large majority of pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use individual learning plans and monitored additional help for any pupil in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy their lessons, behaviour in class is excellent, and they concentrate well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: English curriculum improvements enhance reading and writing achievements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High standards of behaviour; strong community atmosphere.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-established assessments guide tailored support; some struggle with challenging tasks.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding systems are thorough, with staff trained and knowledgeable about reporting concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular teaching about internet safety ensures pupils know how to stay safe online.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults ensure safety; breakfast club provides a relaxed start.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive, appreciate the friendly staff, and feel their concerns are listened to and acted upon.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate leaders' openness and the school's welcoming ethos.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs offered and almost every pupil attends at least one.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers effectively plan challenges in learning to cater to a range of ages in each class.
Impact on Student Progress: Well-structured planning and evidence in books show that pupils are learning the correct content for their age.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; leaders value and approach staff supportively.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND students are well-supported and integrated into school life.
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About Us
Shipbourne School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 55 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 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 | 110 | 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 | 57% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
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 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 56% 44 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 2 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 109 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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 | 100% 36 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 64% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shipbourne School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
