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Swalecliffe Community Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
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Success of the Curriculum: The school maintains a broad, balanced, and vibrant curriculum that meets the needs and interests of all pupils.
Foundational Skills: Pupils’ progress in mathematics has improved, but mathematical reasoning skills need to be strengthened.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematical reasoning skills need improvement to develop pupils’ depth of knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The proportion of pupils reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics is above national figures.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is monitored effectively, ensuring disadvantaged pupils make rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, polite, and kind; they have good attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There are well-understood systems and a culture of safeguarding to ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a high-profile well-being team and ensures timely and effective support for pupils in need.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school, noting high staff morale and effective leadership.
Parental Involvement: The headteacher’s visibility and accessibility are appreciated, and the school involves parents well.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a good range of clubs and activities which are appreciated by pupils and parents.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers are noted for their happiness and team spirit.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure pupils develop independence, reflection, resilience, and collaboration skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent assessment practice is linked to the school’s learning policy, leading to successful learners.
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Swalecliffe Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 544 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 60% 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
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B-
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 4-11 3-11 7-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.7 25.8 17
Proficient Math 103 108 106
Proficient Read 104 109 107
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 103 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 60% 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 -2.2 Below Average
Writing 0.7 Average
Maths -3.2 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 105 1 98 96
Reading 106 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 76% 8 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 6 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 1.1 Above Average
Writing 3.0 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 106 2 96 94
Reading 108 3 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 84% 12 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 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 2 Above Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths 0.8 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 104 94 93
Reading 105 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 72% 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 0.2 Average
Maths -0.6 Below Average
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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