Seabrook Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Seabrook Road Hythe Kent CT21 5RL |
| Phone | 01303238429 |
| Reference Number | 118678 |
Seabrook Church of England Primary School has been judged to be good overall, with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, both rated as outstanding. This marks the school's first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic and its first inspection since 2011, following a long period of being exempt due to previously outstanding ratings. The school community is described as welcoming and inclusive, with pupils demonstrated exceptional behaviour and a strong commitment to learning. The leadership team has set ambitious goals and provides high-quality training for staff, contributing to a positive learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.27%
Girls: 56.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display exceptional behaviour and responsibility.
- Strong personal development programs that promote diversity and acceptance.
- Effective curriculum design that supports deep understanding in early years, especially in reading and mathematics.
- High levels of ambition and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff receive high-quality training and feel well supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessments in history and music affecting knowledge retention.
- Occasional missed opportunities to deepen pupils’ learning based on prior knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 109 | ||
| 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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
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0.93 miles |
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Cheriton Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
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1.44 miles |
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Sandgate Primary School
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1.47 miles |
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Harcourt Primary School
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1.73 miles |
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery
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1.74 miles |
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Saltwood CofE Primary School
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1.85 miles |
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
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1.86 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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2.13 miles |
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
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2.48 miles |
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Folkestone Primary
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2.5 miles |
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
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2.5 miles |
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
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2.73 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
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2.8 miles |
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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2.99 miles |
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Castle Hill Community Primary School
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3.09 miles |
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Palmarsh Primary School
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3.12 miles |
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The Churchill School
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3.28 miles |
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
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3.37 miles |
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Martello Primary
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3.51 miles |
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The Folkestone School for Girls
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1.39 miles |
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Turner Free School
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1.77 miles |
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The Harvey Grammar School
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1.87 miles |
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1.94 miles |
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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
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2.02 miles |
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Compass Community School Coastal Park
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2.44 miles |
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL |
2.45 miles |
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Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP |
2.5 miles |
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The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN |
2.62 miles |