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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
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- Folkestone CT20 1DJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is extremely efficiently organised and taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum builds pupils’ knowledge securely, particularly in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, activities and work are not always well matched to the knowledge and skills that teachers know pupils need to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum builds pupils’ knowledge securely, particularly in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional sessions are provided for any pupils who struggle, to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and are polite and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are quick to identify the needs of pupils with SEND and they are supported well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not worry pupils; they know any issues will be quickly addressed by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding at this school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive.
Parental Involvement: The school go above and beyond to provide extra-curricular activities and fun events for the children.
Extracurricular Activities: Many parents agreed with one who said, ‘The school go above and beyond to provide extra-curricular activities and fun events for the children.’
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their good subject knowledge to explain new content well to pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils develop as confident, fluent readers with skills to access the wider curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure all teachers know how to translate the curriculum thinking into high-quality learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few foundation subjects, activities and work are not always well-matched to the intended curriculum.
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About Us
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 426 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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Welcome to Folkestone's Christ Church CEP Primary Academy. The faculty and board of governors at the school are extremely proud of our accomplishments and the support we give to the neighbourhood. Each child's educational progress, spiritual growth, social development and overall well-being are at the very heart of the excellent provision on offer at Christ Church Academy. By placing personal dignity at the centre of our school vision, staff and governors readily facilitate our Christian values of thankfulness, friendship, forgiveness and hope. In this way, we humbly work to be the finest versions of ourselves each and every day, in all respects. We are committed to establishing and maintaining an active partnership between home and school in order to benefit and enhance the education of our children and to this end, prospective parents are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the staff and children.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A
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C+
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 21.9 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| 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 | 108 | 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 | 72% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
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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 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 89% 5 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 | 108 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 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% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 12 | 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 | 7.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.8 | Well 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 | 106 | 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 | 79% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above 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 Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Local authority ratio 18 : 1