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Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Satisfactory
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Outcomes for pupils Satisfactory
Achievement of pupils Satisfactory
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority with effective phonic teaching, though lower-ability pupils sometimes receive books that are too challenging.
Success of the Curriculum: The new topic-based curriculum is engaging and positively impacts pupils' achievement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subjects need better planning for sequential knowledge building.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support and systematic tracking aid pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect each other and adults, display minimal low-level disruption, and concentrate on learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils perform well in mathematics with carefully planned problems. Reading needs improvement in book selection.
Support for SEND Pupils: The federation provides more time from an SENCo, helping track and support pupils effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not a problem; pupils feel confident there is always someone to talk to if worried.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school’s supportive and nurturing ethos ensures pupils’ welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak positively about the school but worry about frequent staff changes.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers agree that pupils are safe and well cared for. The school also involves parents in various activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in local activities and national projects to broaden their experiences and raise aspirations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and good relationships with pupils, contributing to the stable atmosphere.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' high expectations mean pupils make good progress from their starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Recent training has improved teaching effectiveness, particularly in reading and phonics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Frequent changes of staff are a concern for some parents.
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Ulcombe Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.

It has 60 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.

At this school, 13% 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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Snobe grade
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B-
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 12.8 25.8 8.1
Proficient Math 98 108 100
Proficient Read 99 109 105
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 98 99 97
Reading 99 100 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 13% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 -6.7 Well Below Average
Writing -4.6 Well Below Average
Maths -6.7 Well 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 - 98 96
Reading - 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 - 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 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 - -
Writing - -
Maths - -

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 95 96 94
Reading 98 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 17% 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 - -
Writing - -
Maths - -

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 - 94 93
Reading - 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 - 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 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 - -
Writing - -
Maths - -
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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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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