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St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School
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Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Achievement of pupils Outstanding
Quality of teaching Outstanding
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading and maths is described as outstanding with high expectations and engaging lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriched with additional activities, trips, and clubs, providing memorable learning experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans to develop the very spacious outdoor area further in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is well above national levels by the time pupils leave the school.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged and special educational needs pupils receive excellent support ensuring rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding and their attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make rapid and sustained progress due to exceptional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: No bullying, and pupils feel very safe. School extremely vigilant in ensuring safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent behaviour and safety, with very well-maintained welfare standards.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about all aspects of the school’s work and actively support through various means.
Parental Involvement: Active parents’ association contributes significantly to pupils’ experiences at school.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school sports clubs and other activities including trips that enhance pupil experience.
Outdoor Facilities: Very spacious outdoor area for early years identified for further development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide highly motivating activities leading to a love of learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently outstanding teaching leads to rapid progress and high attainment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Where any weaknesses are identified, appropriate support and training are provided.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and rigorous performance management ensure high-quality teaching.
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St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 176 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 86% 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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At St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School, we're dedicated to providing inspiring instruction that fosters the development of self-assured, enduring learners who realise their greatest potential and make the most progress.
Our students take responsibility for their education and take pride in their accomplishments.
Our school's overarching goal is to create joyful, motivated students in a nurturing atmosphere. This is accomplished in collaboration with the parents and guardians of each student.
We work hard to create students who are well-equipped to get the most out of their secondary education and who are eventually capable of handling the obligations of a life that includes work, play, family, and community.
We offer a curriculum that the kids will find stimulating, demanding, and rewarding.
Our goal is to raise children who are curious and have the capacity to inquire, reason, and communicate.
We are aware that youngsters thrive on encouragement and praise and work very hard to get their accomplishments recognised.
We want kids to love going to school, work hard, and develop into lifelong learners.
No of their abilities, we think all kids can succeed.
We strive to recognise children's needs as soon as possible and take prompt action since we think early intervention is crucial.
We acknowledge that education is a continuous, lifelong process and that both the school and the local community play critical roles in one another.
We will have succeeded in our goals if, by the time students graduate from St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe CP School, we have given each child the chance to grow and become a valuable part of society.
In order to enhance the curriculum, our village school makes effective use of a variety of nearby community resources.
The goal of everything we do at the school is to help the students learn as much as they can.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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B-
B-
Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 5-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.5 25.8 17.2
Proficient Math 111 108 104
Proficient Read 111 109 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 111 99 97
Reading 111 100 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 86% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 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 3.7 Above Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths 4.5 Well 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 6 98 96
Reading 109 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 96% 28 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 13 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 2.1 Above Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths 1.5 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 103 3 96 94
Reading 105 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 68% 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 0.4 Average
Writing 2.3 Above Average
Maths -0.5 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 106 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 68% 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 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 -0.3 Average
Writing -1.7 Below Average
Maths -1.3 Below Average
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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 Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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