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Kents Hill Junior School
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Kents Hill Junior School
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- Castle Point SS7 5PS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils progress well in writing and mathematics, with improved comprehension skills in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a variety of subjects; subjects such as computing, music, and Spanish show impressive work.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in history and geography could be better; more refined approaches in Year 3 needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Girls' progress in mathematics has improved; boys and girls now make similarly strong progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Careful monitoring ensures individual needs are met and progress maintained.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good behaviour and positive attitudes; incidents of poor behaviour are diminishing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Attendance and participation of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are actively managed and improving.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective measures in place; safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and regularly checked.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on pastoral care and rewarding safety-oriented behavior among pupils.
Parent Feedback: Mixed views; some parents appreciate improvements, while others feel their concerns are not addressed adequately.
Parental Involvement: Efforts are ongoing to enhance communication with parents about the school's positive work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in short courses like playing viola, Spanish lessons, and computer programming.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy spending time in the recently introduced reading garden.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and support a positive learning environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Challenging work for most able pupils in mathematics; improved spelling standards across the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching is consistently good; effective feedback helps pupils make strong progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent changes in Year 3 need refinement to ensure better progress for the most able pupils.
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About Us
Kents Hill Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 366 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 49% 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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Safety and well-being: Students flourish in a serene, safe environment that supports each person's rights and obligations. Our pastoral system is excellent in assisting students with their personal problems.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51福利导航 grade |
C
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D-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 26.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 105 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 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 | 49% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.79% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 105 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 79% 5 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 9 | 10.71% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 107 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 95 | 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 | 74% 7 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 6 | 10% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 67% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.05% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kents Hill Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1