Belvedere Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mitchell Close Belvedere Kent DA17 6AA |
| Phone | 01322431404 |
| Reference Number | 139115 |
Belvedere Junior School has effectively maintained the high standards established during its previous inspection, showcasing a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The school's leadership and staff demonstrate high expectations which encourage students to excel academically and in their personal development, reflected in their improving outcomes at key stage 2. Parental engagement is particularly strong, with many families appreciating the school's commitment to building community links and offering support to students and their families.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 337 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.66%
Girls: 51.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 37 | 45 | 82 |
| 4 | 47 | 38 | 85 |
| 5 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 6 | 37 | 44 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Mixed, Other | 16.9% |
| White, British | 16% |
| White, Other | 12.8% |
| Indian | 12.5% |
| African | 11.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and safe in a nurturing environment.
- Staff have high expectations of pupils, and they meet these expectations.
- The school has a well-designed global citizenship program that enhances students' experiences.
- There is strong collaboration between staff and the infant school, boosting morale.
- The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to represent the school's diversity.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong focus on promoting a love of reading throughout the curriculum.
- High-quality pastoral support for students and families.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding carefully, leading to underadapted teaching methods.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
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