Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill Chilham Canterbury Kent CT4 8DE |
| Phone | 01227730442 |
| Reference Number | 118665 |
Chilham, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate overall good performance, fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where pupils thrive. The school is characterized by its strong family ethos and commitment to its Christian values, which guide the behavior and interactions among pupils and staff. Parents and staff express high satisfaction with the leadership and supportive atmosphere within the school. While pupils generally achieve well, there are some areas within the curriculum that need further embedding to ensure a deeper understanding of subjects such as geography, history, and art.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 86 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.02%
Girls: 56.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.2% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a caring and nurturing environment.
- Strong emphasis on Christian values embedded in school culture.
- Effective and supportive teaching staff work well as a team.
- Well-organized phonics scheme that engages children from the start.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong community involvement and engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Depth of knowledge in some subjects is not fully developed.
- Recent curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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