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Sholden Church of England Primary School
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Sholden Church of England Primary School
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- Sholden CT14 0AB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in early reading and mathematics is sequenced and effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that ensures strong foundations for learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, small steps of knowledge need clearer identification.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils generally achieve well in mathematics and early reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt lessons to address misunderstandings quickly in reading and maths.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive learning culture, with calm, orderly classrooms and focused pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know how to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and provide additional support from the early years.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective culture of safeguarding with regular training for staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff maintain detailed records and act on concerns quickly, liaising well with external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Regular 'SEND coffee mornings' offer opportunities to engage with leaders and receive support.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access a range of trips linked to their learning, including visits to castles and museums.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupil understanding in early reading and mathematics precisely.
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About Us
Sholden Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 83 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 85% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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C-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | 21.3 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 85% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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.
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.
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sholden Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1