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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
- Primary
- New Romney TN28 8BP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is well taught from an early age, building confidence
Success of the Curriculum: Outcomes are improving, especially in reading and writing
Foundational Skills: Phonics taught from start; pupils master early reading quickly
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious; engages and supports pupil achievements
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for pupils to use literacy and numeracy skills in other subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Recent maths actions need evaluation for better attainment
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is improving across the school
Support for Falling Behind: Good-quality interventions ensure extra help for pupils who need it
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have impeccable manners, are proud to be part of the school and show high levels of care for one another
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong number skills and confident reading across school
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and support for those falling behind
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations ensure polite, focused pupils with clear routines
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged and SEND pupils achieve well with good-quality interventions
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs carefully identified, supported; thrive mostly achieve well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents concerning child welfare are meticulously recorded; bullying issues handled effectively
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with effective family liaison officer support
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Exemplary work to develop responsible, active citizens
Parent Feedback: Parents feel that their contributions are valued and acted upon
Parental Involvement: The parent council offers significant support to help the school improve
Parent Feedback: Parents positive about 'family atmosphere', best education possible
Extracurricular Activities: There are extensive extra-curricular opportunities, including sailing and paddle-boarding
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range including paddleboarding; appeals to all
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and plan interesting lessons
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is continually improving with effective monitoring
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent approach to learning embedded through teachers learning from one another
Teacher Engagement: Well-trained staff with strong subject knowledge
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective checks to spot where additional help needed
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally tasks not adapted for all pupil needs
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About Us
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 399 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 17.8 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 102 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 103 | 101 |
| 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 | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 53% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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.
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 | 102 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 52% 15 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 98 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 37% 13 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.1 | Well 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1