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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Hildenborough TN11 9NG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The early years curriculum supports all aspects of children’s learning well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum makes an exceptional contribution to pupils’ personal development and to their enjoyment of school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should continue with plans to strengthen how the early years curriculum contributes to mathematics and science.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The phonics programme equips pupils with reliable reading skills, and regular assessments ensure progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders took swift action to address any gaps caused by COVID-19, ensuring ongoing success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well throughout the school day and value education.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school’s work to support pupils with SEND is exceptional, enabling strong progress and full participation.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and is promptly addressed by teachers.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert to pupils’ safety and well-being, taking suitable actions where necessary.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school’s community atmosphere, which helps pupils feel secure and valued.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are knowledgeable about how to teach phonics and do so well.
Impact on Student Progress: Carefully focused support ensures pupils who struggled in previous schools settle and learn well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders assess pupils’ progress regularly and make adjustments to the reading curriculum where needed.
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About Us
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Kent, South East.
It has 381 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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Our goal as a school is to be a kind and welcoming place where God's love is shared and our mission statement is upheld every day. We want our kids to be content and learn as much as they can while engaging in an engaging curriculum, allowing them to reach their full potential in all facets of life. We take great pride in being a member of the Multi Academy Trust of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Southwark, which includes schools all around Kent. The KCSP website, which includes the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the KCSP Master Funding, is accessible via a link on our Links and Awards page. St. Margaret's located two miles north of the train station, on the outskirts of Tonbridge with a view of lovely farmland. The school was initially constructed in 1972, expanded in 1997, and later still, the "Gallery" and Early Years Classrooms were added. There are currently 395 students in thirteen classes, ranging from Reception to Year 6. We take great pride in our significant involvement in Corpus Christi, our parish. Families and parishioners are invited to our regular Masses and Liturgies, which are held in the school hall and sanctuary. In March 2015, we were thrilled to get the designation of National Support School and Teaching School. If you click on the link on our Links and Awards page, you may learn more about what we do to assist schools, ITT, and research as the KCSP Teaching School Alliance Lead school. I hope you will have fun looking through our website and discover whatever you require. If you need any additional information, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 16.7 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 102 | 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 | 112 | 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 | 18% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 109 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 92% 4 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 3 | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 108 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 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 | 96% 3 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 3 | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above 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 | 110 | 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 | 93% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1