Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | School Lane Boughton-under-Blean Faversham Kent ME13 9AW |
| Phone | 01227751431 |
| Reference Number | 118705 |
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School has shown consistent performance since its last inspection, maintaining effective educational standards and fostering a supportive environment for its pupils. Students demonstrate pride in their school, participating actively in a variety of activities both during and outside of lesson time. The school's approach to teaching is tailored to meet the needs of its students, encouraging engagement in the curriculum and developing both their knowledge and social skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.78%
Girls: 52.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud and respectful, contributing to a positive school culture.
- The curriculum is interesting and relevant to pupils' needs and interests.
- Teachers receive effective training, enhancing their teaching delivery.
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, enhancing their talents and interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to retain knowledge in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
- Opportunities for pupils to secure their multiplication number facts are insufficient.
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 | 26% |
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 | 105 |
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 | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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