Luddenham School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Luddenham Faversham Kent ME13 0TE |
| Phone | 01795532061 |
| Reference Number | 138034 |
Luddenham School continues to perform well as a good school, demonstrating strong community engagement and a focus on pupil well-being. Pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to a positive learning environment. The curriculum is engaging and well-structured, helping pupils build the necessary knowledge for future stages of education, although there are areas, particularly in early years education, that still require further development. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's efforts in nurturing children's potential and ensuring they feel supported.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.53%
Girls: 53.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Luddenham School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive and supportive school community
- Engaging and well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong focus on reading and phonics
- High expectations for pupil attendance and behavior
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum needs further development
- Inconsistent assessment of knowledge in foundation subjects
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 10 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 4 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 7 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 5 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 2 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 9 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 29 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 6 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 29 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 23 | 6 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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