Sellindge Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Main Road
Sellindge
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6JY
Phone 01303812073
Reference Number 118387

Sellindge Primary School has undergone its first routine inspection in over a decade and has been rated as 'Good' overall. The school demonstrates notable strengths, particularly in its early years provision and student behavior, with pupils expressing a sense of pride in their school and a commitment to supporting one another. While there have been improvements since the last inspection, the school's recent transition to single-year classes has prompted leaders to refine their curriculum further, addressing areas where clarity is needed, particularly in physical education and design technology.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 192
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 44.79%
Girls: 55.21%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 24%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 9.4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 26.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 15 15 30
2 13 14 27
3 11 18 29
4 12 19 31
5 12 16 28
6 10 11 21

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 83.9%
Indian 4.2%
White, Other 2.6%
Mixed, Other 2.6%
African 2.1%
White & Asian 1.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1%
Unclassified 0.5%
White & Black (African) 0.5%
Asian, Other 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 02 Feb 2023
Date Report
02 Feb 2023 School inspection:
10 Jun 2009 Full inspection:
23 May 2006 Full inspection:
13 Sep 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
  • Outstanding early years provision that sets a strong foundation for learning
  • Effective phonics program that inspires a love for reading
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds
  • Positive parental feedback and community involvement
  • Effective safeguarding practices ensuring pupil welfare

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum plans for design and technology and physical education need clearer identification of key knowledge
  • Development of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding is underdeveloped

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 48%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 101
Maths 99

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.2
Writing 2.5
Maths 0.6

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 19 1
Third Preference 13 1
From another Local Authority 0 0

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