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Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
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Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
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- Bridge CT4 5JX
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New approaches in mathematics are enabling some most-able pupils to make better progress.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has a broad, balanced curriculum with strengths in music, art, and sports.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some most-able pupils do not yet make strong progress in mathematics as in reading and writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportions of pupils reaching expected and higher standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behaviour in lessons; eager to learn with positive relationships facilitating an ambitious learning culture.
Support for Falling Behind: Plans to assist pupils in meeting their targets are swiftly implemented, though this approach is still in its infancy.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders produce individual profiles for disadvantaged pupils, ensuring the right support is in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; recruitment procedures are secure and new staff receive comprehensive induction.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are robust, with thorough record-keeping and diligent handling of concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive and believe the school inspires a passion for learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents are effectively included in their child's education; strong communication via multiple channels is noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Music, art, and sports are noted strengths; varied and exciting learning experiences are provided.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive effective training; collaborative work with support staff is highlighted.
Impact on Student Progress: Training and new approaches have supported low-attaining pupils in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and governors rigorously monitor and provide support for teaching improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for sufficient challenge for most-able pupils in mathematics is identified.
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About Us
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 414 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 84% 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 |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 30.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 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 | 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 | 84% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 104 4 | 98 | 96 |
| 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 | 77% 5 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 13 | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well 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 | 108 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 82% 3 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 5 | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 79% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 - 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 Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
