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St John's Church of England Primary School
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St John's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Tunbridge Wells TN4 9EW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics in early years is strong, giving pupils a head start in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Provisional results show higher than national average standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching should enable accurate spelling and grammar, challenge most able pupils, and offer extended writing opportunities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Provisional results indicate Year 6 pupils made much better progress, especially strong in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective system for early identification; additional help often delivered by skilled teaching assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are proud of their school. High attendance rates reflect their positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership ensures funding is sharply targeted on pupils needing additional support, both academically and emotionally.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare and dealt with appropriately. Staff promote a strong culture of safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Relationships across the school are supportive, ensuring pupils' self-confidence and welfare.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the school鈥檚 management and involvement in their children's education and safety.
Parent Feedback: Most parents agree the school is well led and managed, though a small minority disagree.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is underpinned by a broad range of well-attended extracurricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor area in early years is less engaging compared to indoor activities and needs improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high due to targeted training and support for teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching results in pupils making good progress overall.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Senior leaders recognize the need to further develop middle leaders' skills for school improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on individual pupils鈥� learning and progress, though an overview of group progress is lacking.
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About Us
St John's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 630 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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In Tunbridge Wells, there is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England school called St. John's Primary School. Our Christian ethos is very strong, and Christian principles are at the core of everything we do. We value the wonderful relationship we have with St. John's Church, our parent congregation, and have strong ties to them. Every child is a person with unique requirements, and we think it is our responsibility to "Nurture the Potential in Everyone." When children leave us, we hope that they will be prepared for secondary school and that we will have given them a solid foundation for life. Along with emphasising the value of freedom and responsibility, we work to develop each student's unique abilities and personalities. We encourage our kids to take advantage of everything that school life has to offer. In November 2017, Ofsted rated our school as "good." We are happy that they gave our school positive ratings in each of the four main inspection categories: student accomplishment, teaching quality, student behaviour and safety, and leadership and management. We won't become complacent though, and we'll keep developing and raising the standard of the resources we provide for our kids so that they find learning appealing. Visit our Ofsted page to view the complete report.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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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 | 19.7 | 25.8 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 54% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 73% 2 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 71% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 3 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 71% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1