Woodchurch Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bethersden Road Woodchurch Ashford Kent TN26 3QJ |
| Phone | 01233860232 |
| Reference Number | 118672 |
Woodchurch Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' grade in all inspected areas. The school prides itself on its nurturing environment, where pupils feel part of a family and benefit from a values-driven education focused on compassion and personal development. Leadership is effective, with a commitment to refining the curriculum to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a quality education and can make significant progress in their learning. The school's recent efforts in enhancing pedagogical practices aim to further strengthen the educational experience for students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.58%
Girls: 53.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 2 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 3 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 4 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 5 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 6 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing environment where pupils feel part of a family.
- High aspirations for all pupils to succeed.
- Strong focus on personal, social and health education.
- Effective teaching of reading through phonics.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities available.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in checking pupils' understanding of new learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 2 | ||
| Writing | 3.3 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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High Halden Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3JB |
2.81 miles |
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Bethersden Primary School
School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH |
3.33 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Ashford Road, St Michael's, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU |
3.54 miles |
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Tenterden Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA |
3.61 miles |
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Tenterden Church of England Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA |
3.63 miles |
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Hamstreet Primary Academy
Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EA |
3.66 miles |
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Chilmington Green Primary School
Mock Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DS |
4.17 miles |
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The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW |
4.72 miles |
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Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF |
4.8 miles |
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Great Chart Primary School
Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB |
4.99 miles |
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3.35 miles |
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3.75 miles |
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Chilmington Green School
Chilmington Green Road, Great Chart, TN23 3DL |
3.98 miles |
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4.77 miles |
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Kings Park School
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4.87 miles |
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4.87 miles |