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Furley Park Primary Academy
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Furley Park Primary Academy
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- Kingsnorth TN23 3PA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| 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 is delivered systematically by well-trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: Some curriculum areas need clearer sequences to build knowledge effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Expectations in reading and English need to be higher.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind receive additional help needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and follow directions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths curriculum is suitably ambitious; reading needs consistent application.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs carefully identified; inclusive in all school aspects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, clear policies to deal with problems are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff trained to identify safeguarding concerns and act promptly.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the individual attention given to each child.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including Shakespeare Club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel listened to and supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching sometimes not well matched to curriculum plans.
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Furley Park Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 538 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A large chunk of Ashford's recent growth can be attributed to its location on the rail line that connects London with Europe.
The estate of Park Farm, located south of Ashford and close to the village of Kingsnorth, has experienced considerable growth.
In November 2013, Furley Park decided to become an academy, joining forces with Hamstreet Primary to create ACE Learning, a multi-academy trust.
In response to the local population expansion, a second phase of the single form entry school was quickly established in September 2000. Plans are currently underway to expand once more as we develop to a sizable three form entry primary.
The institution is located on a side of the Park Farm Estate and has views of farmland and woods behind it.
In 1836, Sir John Furley was born in Ashford.
He served as one of the Red Cross Society's first presidents and was a founding member of the St. John's Ambulance Association.
A connection to the community was considered vital when choosing a name for the new school.
When the school was fully enrolled in 2004, the Furley Park Logo was unveiled.
The Maltese Cross that appears in the St. John's Ambulance logo is a representation of it since it was created to highlight the link with Sir John Furley.
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The estate of Park Farm, located south of Ashford and close to the village of Kingsnorth, has experienced considerable growth.
In November 2013, Furley Park decided to become an academy, joining forces with Hamstreet Primary to create ACE Learning, a multi-academy trust.
In response to the local population expansion, a second phase of the single form entry school was quickly established in September 2000. Plans are currently underway to expand once more as we develop to a sizable three form entry primary.
The institution is located on a side of the Park Farm Estate and has views of farmland and woods behind it.
In 1836, Sir John Furley was born in Ashford.
He served as one of the Red Cross Society's first presidents and was a founding member of the St. John's Ambulance Association.
A connection to the community was considered vital when choosing a name for the new school.
When the school was fully enrolled in 2004, the Furley Park Logo was unveiled.
The Maltese Cross that appears in the St. John's Ambulance logo is a representation of it since it was created to highlight the link with Sir John Furley.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 18.6 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 109 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 44% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 56% 5 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 104 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 61% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 61% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Furley Park Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1