“outstanding primary schools in Kent”

Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0JG · Part of High Rocks Federation

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

New school inspection arrangements have been introduced from 1 January 2012. This means that inspectors make judgements that were not made previously. The data in the table above are for the period 1 September to 31 December 2011 and represent judgements that were made under the school inspection arrangements that were introduced on 1 September 2009. These data are consistent with the latest published official statistics about maintained school inspection outcomes (see www.ofsted.gov.uk). The sample of schools inspected during 2010/11 was not representative of all schools nationally, as weaker schools are inspected more frequently than good or outstanding schools. Primary schools include primary academy converters. Secondary schools include secon dary academy converters, sponsor-led academies and city technology colleges. Special schools include special academy converters and non-maintained special schools.

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH · Part of The Tenax Schools Trust

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

New school inspection arrangements have been introduced from 1 January 2012. This means that inspectors make judgements that were not made previously. The data in the table above are for the period 1 September to 31 December 2011 and represent judgements that were made under the school inspection arrangements that were introduced on 1 September 2009. These data are consistent with the latest published official statistics about maintained school inspection outcomes (see www.ofsted.gov.uk). The sample of schools inspected during 2010/11 was not representative of all schools nationally, as weaker schools are inspected more frequently than good or outstanding schools. Primary schools include primary academy converters. Secondary schools include secondary academy converters, sponsor-led academies and city technology colleges. Special schools include special academy converters and non-maintained special schools.

Manwood Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9JX

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

New school inspection arrangements have been introduced from 1 January 2012. This means that inspectors make judgements that were not made previously. The data in the table above are for the period 1 September to 31 December 2011 and represent judgements that were made under the school inspection arrangements that were introduced on 1 September 2009. These data are consistent with the latest published official statistics about maintained school inspection outcomes (see www.ofsted.gov.uk). The sample of schools inspected during 2010/11 was not representative of all schools nationally, as weaker schools are inspected more frequently than good or outstanding schools. Primary schools include primary academy converters. Secondary schools include secondary academy converters, sponsor-led academies and city technology colleges. Special schools include special academy converters and non-maintained special schools.

Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

New school inspection arrangements have been introduced from 1 January 2012. This means that inspectors make judgements that were not made previously. The data in the table above are for the period 1 September to 31 December 2011 and represent judgements that were made under the school inspection arrangements that were introduced on 1 September 2009. These data are consistent with the latest published official statistics about maintained school inspection outcomes (see www.ofsted.gov.uk). The sample of schools inspected during 2010/11 was not representative of all schools nationally, as weaker schools are inspected more frequently than good or outstanding schools. Primary schools include primary academy converters. Secondary schools include secondary academy converters, sponsor-led academies and city technology colleges. Special schools include special academy converters and non-maintained special schools.

Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER · Part of St Michael's Church of England Federated Infant and Junior School

Description of the school

This school is smaller than most infant schools and serves a mixed area that includes the local community and further afield. Most children are of White British heritage, although the proportions from ethnic backgrounds and of those who speak English as an additional language are above average. The number known to be eligible for free school meals is above average. The percentage of children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is also above average. The proportion of pupils joining the school other than at the usual time is higher than in most schools. Children start school with a range of abilities but overall they are below the level expected, especially in communication and personal skills. The school has gained the Healthy School and Investors in People awards. Substantial building improvement work has occurred during this school year and is now nearing completion.

Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF · Part of Swale Academies Trust

Information about this school

 The Westlands School is a converter academy, established in September 2010, from The Westlands School, a maintained secondary modern school in the control of Kent local authority. When it was last inspected in 2008, The Westlands School was judged to be outstanding overall; teaching, behaviour and overall effectiveness of the sixth form were judged to be good.  The school is a larger than average-sized non-selective secondary school, located within a selective area. It is the lead school in an academy trust consisting of two primaries and an additional secondary school.  The Trust principal is responsible for the leadership of all four trust schools. Other staff also provide support within the schools.  The school does not make use of any alternative educational provsion.  The proportion of students that are looked after or known to be eligible for free school meals (for whom the school receives additional money known as the ‘pupil premium’) is slightly below

Manwood Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9JX

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

Nursery schools 54 42 2 2 Primary schools 14 49 32 6 Secondary schools 20 39 34 7 Special schools 33 45 20 3 Pupil referral units 9 55 28 8 All schools 16 47 31 6

Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BQ

Information about this school

speak English as an additional language.  Very few students are disabled or have special educational needs.  The school liaises with another local school, The Abbey School, to extend the range of sixth form courses available to students in both schools. As these arrangements are new, too few students attend this partner school to report separately on their attendance and achievement  The school enters students early for GCSE examinations in some subjects.  The school meets the government’s current floor standard, which is the minimum expectation for students’ attainment and progress in English and mathematics by the end of Year 11.  The school holds Thinking School status, and a number of awards including Investors in People, Investors in Careers and the International School award.  The headteacher is a local leader of education and staff from the school support a number of primary and secondary schools locally.

Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

Nursery schools 54 42 2 2 Primary schools 14 49 32 6 Secondary schools 20 39 34 7 Special schools 33 45 20 3 Pupil referral units 9 55 28 8 All schools 16 47 31 6

Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW

Information about this school

 The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. There are three classes in each year group.  Most pupils are of White British heritage.  The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is below average.  The proportion of pupils supported through the pupil premium funding is below average.  Children attend full time in the Reception classes.  The school provides daily breakfast and after-school clubs.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics.  The primary school was formed on 1 September 2014 following the amalgamation of the previous Loose Infant and Loose Junior schools. The headteacher was appointed to lead the new primary school.  The school is a partner school in the Mid Kent Learning Alliance, which is a group of teaching schools. It is also the lead mathematics hub primary school for the area. The

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH · Part of The Tenax Schools Trust

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

Nursery schools 54 42 2 2 Primary schools 14 49 32 6 Secondary schools 20 39 34 7 Special schools 33 45 20 3 Pupil referral units 9 55 28 8 All schools 16 47 31 6

Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0JG · Part of High Rocks Federation

Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

Nursery schools 54 42 2 2 Primary schools 14 49 32 6 Secondary schools 20 39 34 7 Special schools 33 45 20 3 Pupil referral units 9 55 28 8 All schools 16 47 31 6

Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH · Part of Swale Academies Trust

Information about this school

 Meopham School is sponsored by Swale Academies Trust. When the school joined the trust in 2013 the predecessor school had been judged to be in a category of concern.  The trust retains responsibility for the governance and management of the school, delegating monitoring responsibility to a local governing body.  The school is a smaller than average-sized secondary school with a very small sixth form.  There is a resource base provision for up to 16 pupils who have EHC plans for ASD. Pupils are placed by the local authority, spending time in the specialist base and in the mainstream school.  The school does not currently use any alternative provision or off-site unit.  The trust provides support for the school as part of the multi-academy trust’s ongoing activities. This includes staff development and support when recruitment difficulties make specialist teaching difficult.  School leaders at all levels have been involved in supporting other trust schools.

29 All Saints Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5QN

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils and staff talk routinely about ‘stretch and challenge’. The school is highly ambitious for pupils’ academic learning and their personal development. The curriculum is carefully tailored to each pupil’s learning and wider needs. Consequently, pupils focus and participate well in lessons. They work hard and achieve highly. All pupils leave school with aspirations for the future. Pupils are rightly proud of their learning and increased confidence. Pupils keenly acknowledge the role of the school in helping them secure these accomplishments.

207 Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PL

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils see school as a safe, secure place. They enjoy school and attend very regularly. Pupils develop positive, respectful relationships with adults and form friendships with each other. These are huge achievements. Bullying behaviour is not tolerated.

Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX · Part of Leigh Academies Trust

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils have an infectious appetite for learning and relish every opportunity to become more knowledgeable. This is because learning is placed firmly at the heart of the school. Expectations of pupils are high. Time is spent ensuring that pupils learn to take responsibility for their learning. This means that they are fully invested in all parts of school life. For example, many pupils attend extra-curricular clubs such as languages, sports, computer coding, singing and dancing.

Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0AA

Description of the school

This school is larger than most primary schools. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities is below average. Most children are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils entitled to free school meals is lower than average. Many pupils attending the school come from distances well beyond the immediate village.

Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA · Part of The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust

Information about this school

 Reculver Church of England Primary School became an academy in August 2017. The school is part of the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust.  The trust has worked with school leaders to provide strategic direction to improve the school. The trust delegates aspects of governance to the local governing body. The board of trustees is the accountable body for all schools in the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust. The chief executive officer chairs the board of trustees.  The school is larger than the average-sized primary school.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.  The large majority of pupils are of White British heritage.  The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged is below the national average for primary schools.  The school has a specially resourced provision for pupils who have a visual impairment

Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF

Information about this school

 Jubilee Primary School is a new free school. It opened in September 2014 with one mixed class with Reception children and Year 1 pupils. The following year it increased by two Reception classes, and, due to planning constraints, it took one Reception class in 2016. At the time of the inspection, the school had pupils in Reception Year and Years 1, 2 and 3.  The school is currently smaller than the average-sized primary school. The school plans to admit two classes per year.  The school was founded by members of the local Jubilee Church and is overseen by the Jubilee Primary School Trust. Many volunteers from the church support the school.  The school is housed in refurbished accommodation, currently undergoing further development.  The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is below the national average.  The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is in line with the national average.

Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT

Information about this school

 Maidstone Grammar School is a larger than average-sized selective boys’ school which admits girls into the sixth form. It has a modern languages specialism.  Most students are from White British backgrounds. Although increasing, few speak English as an additional language.  The proportion of students for whom the school receives the pupil premium (additional government funding for students known to be eligible for free school meals, looked after children and children of service families) is low when compared with schools nationally. There are no looked after children in the school.  The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is below that found in most schools, and the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is low. The main learning need is for dyslexia.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations