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Drapers Mills Primary Academy
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- Thanet CT9 2SP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching has improved, leading to more pupils reaching expected standards. Maths work is neatly presented for accuracy.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development with an imaginative approach.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need to improve their recall of basic number facts and spelling skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment by the end of key stage 2 has been below the national average, but progress measures indicate significant improvements.
Support for Falling Behind: Immediate response with additional adult support when gaps in pupils' learning are identified.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour makes pupils excellent ambassadors. They show high regard for each other and members of staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported, making good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is a strength; pupils are taught how to keep safe including internet safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The inclusion manager and pastoral team work closely to support vulnerable pupils and those with complex needs effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents effusive in their praise, confident that leaders and staff have their children's best interests at heart.
Parental Involvement: Leaders go to great lengths to support parents ensuring children attend school regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers well-attended breakfast and after-school care to all pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in early years is full of interesting equipment, vivid and engaging.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers new to the profession are supported extremely well, contributing strongly to the quality of learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ planning with appropriate challenge and questioning significantly contributes to student progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils’ progress carefully and devise lessons that address identified gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, the most able pupils have limited opportunities to explore ideas at greater depth.
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Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 269 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 21% 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 the webpage for Drapers Mills Primary Academy.
Our community, including the students, parents, teachers, governors, and others, is extremely proud of our long-running, hardworking, and successful school.
At Drapers Mills Primary Academy, we want our kids to be able to grow and develop in a setting where they are respected, cared for, and given consistent, secure limits.
Our goal is for our kids to demonstrate a capacity for self-directed learning and lifetime learning abilities so they can confidently take on difficulties in the future.
Regardless of ability, gender, nationality, or religion, we value diversity and provide respect for all children.
In our school, we offer a joyful, kind, encouraging, and positive learning environment where every student can succeed.
Visitors and parents are welcome to see our school and, if time permits, speak with the teachers and students.
Please visit us to observe our school in operation.
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Our community, including the students, parents, teachers, governors, and others, is extremely proud of our long-running, hardworking, and successful school.
At Drapers Mills Primary Academy, we want our kids to be able to grow and develop in a setting where they are respected, cared for, and given consistent, secure limits.
Our goal is for our kids to demonstrate a capacity for self-directed learning and lifetime learning abilities so they can confidently take on difficulties in the future.
Regardless of ability, gender, nationality, or religion, we value diversity and provide respect for all children.
In our school, we offer a joyful, kind, encouraging, and positive learning environment where every student can succeed.
Visitors and parents are welcome to see our school and, if time permits, speak with the teachers and students.
Please visit us to observe our school in operation.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 26 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 95 | 105 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 97 | 104 | 102 |
| 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 | 95 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 21% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | 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 | 99 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 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 | 47% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 100 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 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 | 47% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 47% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
