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St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
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St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
- Primary
- Icklesham TN36 4ED
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| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and language are at the heart of what the school provides. Pupils develop strategies to read unfamiliar words with accuracy .
Success of the Curriculum: The school has put together a detailed programme for what pupils will learn .
Areas Needing Improvement: Some tasks do not enable all pupils to learn as effectively as they could .
Support for Falling Behind: Termly assessments identify topics that need revisiting to support pupils with gaps in knowledge .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in line with the school’s values, such as friendship and thankfulness .
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils are sometimes unclear about number concepts .
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND are included fully through careful adaptation of what the school offers. Their development in reading enables them to access the full curriculum .
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective .
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils report the school has a kind and helpful atmosphere .
Parent Feedback: The school provides helpful support for parents, including information about online safety .
Parental Involvement: Guidance on helping children who are learning to read is shared with parents .
Teacher Engagement: Teachers question and check how much pupils understand as they are learning .
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching helps children in early years build knowledge and skills effectively .
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers help pupils to retain important knowledge over the long term .
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are variations in how effectively teachers identify and follow up on pupils’ misconceptions .
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St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 131 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in St. Thomas' Church, we celebrated our first Eucharist of the new year. The day prior, Mr. Meyer visited the school to help the Class Ambassadors make bread that he utilised in the ceremony. Family and friends attended the service in large numbers, and the incredible donations were sent to the Rye Food Bank.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | - | 12.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 50% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.59% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 107 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 6 | 96 | 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 | 76% 26 | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.37% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 97 | 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 | 50% 18 | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.47% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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% | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.77% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
