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St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Knockholt TN14 7LS
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills in reading, maths, and phonics is strong with effective phonics teaching and parental involvement.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum successfully develops pupils into well-rounded, confident individuals prepared for secondary school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase opportunities for independent learning and enhance teachers' marking clarity.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in English are high, but mathematics progress was slower in 2012. Current improvements are noted.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs ensures good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, work hard, and are eager to succeed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive high-quality support and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and incidents are rapidly dealt with. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a strong feeling of support and cooperation among pupils and staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and believe the school keeps children safe and secure.
Parental Involvement: Parental involvement in reading is very high, with volunteers from the local community providing additional support.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of enrichment activities including dance, drama, sports, and music is available.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils use excellent adventure and outdoor play equipment safely.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ lesson planning is detailed, linking different subjects successfully to enhance engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Recent mathematics training for all staff has successfully increased pupil progress in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school regularly checks on teacher performance, linked to career progression and training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers’ marking lacks clarity and opportunities for pupil feedback are not consistent.
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About Us
St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 176 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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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 | 18.3 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 109 | 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 | 14% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 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% 8 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 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 | 72% 7 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 6 | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 65% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1