Pluckley Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Street Pluckley Ashford Kent TN27 0QS |
| Phone | 01233840422 |
| Reference Number | 138001 |
Pluckley Church of England Primary School continues to maintain the high standards achieved in previous inspections. The school benefits from a committed leadership team that fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe and inspired. With exemplary behavior and a values-led approach, students are engaged and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning, contributing to their overall success. The school's curriculum effectively challenges pupils and includes support for those with special educational needs, ensuring a holistic development approach.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.18%
Girls: 43.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 6 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Pluckley Church of England Primary School | |
| 07 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and in many cases very highly.
- Clear teaching of phonics helps develop reading accuracy.
- Ambitious vocabulary is taught across all subjects.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High levels of pupil attendance and decreasing persistent absence.
- Rich array of opportunities for wider pupil development.
- Positive engagement from parents and guardians.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in addressing errors in pupils' writing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 35% |
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 | 110 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | -1.3 | ||
| Writing | 4.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Egerton Church of England Primary School
Stisted Way, Egerton, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9DR |
1.73 miles |
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Charing Church of England Primary School
School Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0JN |
3.03 miles |
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Smarden Primary School
Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND |
3.18 miles |
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Bethersden Primary School
School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH |
3.26 miles |
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Godinton Primary School
Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR |
4.2 miles |
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Chilmington Green Primary School
Mock Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DS |
4.29 miles |
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Platts Heath Primary School
Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH |
4.4 miles |
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Repton Manor Primary School
Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX |
4.45 miles |
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Great Chart Primary School
Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB |
4.55 miles |
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Lenham Primary School
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL |
4.65 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 |
4.71 miles |
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Beaver Green Primary School
Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Heath Farm School
Egerton Road, Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX |
2.31 miles |
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Goldwyn School
Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT |
3.28 miles |
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Chilmington Green School
Chilmington Green Road, Great Chart, TN23 3DL |
4.09 miles |
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The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER |
4.42 miles |
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The Lenham School
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL |
4.8 miles |
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Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD |
4.99 miles |