Benedict House Preparatory School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1-5 Victoria Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7HD |
| Reference Number | 101484 |
Benedict House Preparatory School continues to demonstrate a good overall effectiveness across various domains since its previous inspection. The school fosters a family atmosphere where pupils feel safe and happy, with strong support for their emotional wellbeing and personal development. Pupils engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, enhancing their learning experiences beyond the classroom. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to develop essential skills in literacy and numeracy, although some areas require clearer guidance for teachers for effective delivery.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.11%
Girls: 47.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 04 Oct 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy in a supportive family atmosphere.
- Strong management of bullying incidents.
- High-quality work produced by pupils due to ambitious teaching.
- Effective phonics teaching that helps struggling readers catch up well.
- Staff are well trained to support pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong support from leadership enhances development priorities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent breakdown of important ideas in some subjects, impacting precise teaching.
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