Elham Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Vicarage Lane
Elham
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 6TT
Phone 01303840325
Reference Number 118741

Elham Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterized by a strong community spirit and high expectations for pupils. The school promotes a safe and supportive environment where students feel valued and engaged in their learning. With a vibrant curriculum adeptly tailored to foster pupils' growth, the school highlights the importance of practical experiences and personal interaction, bolstering a positive educational atmosphere.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 107
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.6%
Girls: 51.4%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 6.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 13.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 12.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 18

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 8 5 13
2 5 9 14
3 5 14 19
4 10 10 20
5 10 3 13
6 6 12 18

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 86%
White, Other 5.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.8%
Unclassified 2.8%
Mixed, Other 2.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 19 Jul 2022
Date Report
19 Jul 2022 School inspection
19 Apr 2017 Short inspection
24 Jan 2013 Full inspection:
20 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
21 Nov 2007 Full inspection:
09 Jun 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong emphasis on pupils' safety and well-being.
  • Vibrant and ambitious curriculum that is well sequenced.
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
  • High standards of behavior and positive relationships among pupils and staff.
  • Teachers exhibit good subject knowledge and use assessment effectively.
  • Pupils develop a love of reading and receive targeted support to improve literacy.
  • Early mathematical skills are cultivated through engaging and practical activities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Need for leaders to monitor the impact of new curriculum elements more rigorously.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 60%
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 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.2
Writing 1.3
Maths -1.4

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 16 0
Third Preference 14 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

Previous Years

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Lyminge Church of England Primary School
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