Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wellgreen Lane Kingston Lewes East Sussex BN7 3NR |
| Phone | 01273474973 |
| Reference Number | 114530 |
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School has made effective strides in maintaining the standards previously established at their last inspection. The school creates a warm and welcoming environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. Since joining the Skylark Federation, the school has fostered high expectations and strong leadership, enabling improved educational outcomes, particularly in reading. Pupils display positive attitudes toward learning and benefit from a wide array of extracurricular activities and support systems, fostering their individual talents and interests. However, there are areas requiring attention. The school acknowledges inconsistencies in delivering the curriculum across foundation subjects and the need for stronger foundational skills in English for younger pupils. Additionally, while there have been improvements to the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ongoing efforts are necessary to ensure all students receive the appropriate assistance. The school continues to engage with parents to enhance their confidence in behavior management and overall school processes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.45%
Girls: 50.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 2 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 4 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 5 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 6 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are welcomed and supported by Year 6 buddies in Reception.
- Strong leadership has re-established high expectations for all pupils.
- Pupils enjoy a safe and positive school environment.
- A wide range of trips and extracurricular activities enrich pupils' experiences.
- Effective phonics teaching from the beginning of Reception.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in some foundation subjects.
- Younger pupils struggle with complex writing tasks too early.
- Support for pupils with SEND has been inconsistent over time.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -2.4 | ||
| Maths | -4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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