Northdown Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tenterden Way Margate Kent CT9 3RE |
| Phone | 01843226077 |
| Reference Number | 138434 |
Northdown Primary School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating in all areas assessed. The school emphasizes a strong educational framework with an ambitious curriculum that effectively prepares students, particularly in early reading and phonics, leading to positive engagement and academic growth among pupils. The staff prioritize creating a supportive and caring environment, which has been positively reflected in student behavior and safety perceptions. However, attendance remains a concern, with a notable number of students still classified as persistently absent despite improvements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 338 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.41%
Girls: 50.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 75.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 3 | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 5 | 17 | 27 | 44 |
| 6 | 22 | 27 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.6% |
| White, Other | 17.2% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
- Improved student behavior and focus in classrooms.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from early years.
- High expectations set by teachers contribute to a calm learning environment.
- Well-trained pastoral staff support pupils effectively.
- Increasing opportunities for personal development.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' subject knowledge in some areas is not well developed.
- Some teaching lacks clarity, leading to gaps in understanding.
- Too many pupils are persistently absent.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 100 |
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 | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | -3.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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