Bobbing Village School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sheppey Way Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PL |
| Phone | 01795423939 |
| Reference Number | 140899 |
Bobbing Village School, a primary academy within the Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust, is currently categorized as requiring improvement following its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school is perceived positively by pupils, who enjoy a strong sense of community and are supported in their well-being. However, there are concerns regarding the consistency of pupil behaviour and the effectiveness of teaching practices, especially in assessing pupils' understanding prior to introducing new concepts. Despite these challenges, the leadership team is committed to enhancing educational quality and is actively working on various initiatives to improve learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.27%
Girls: 45.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 5 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.4% |
| African | 9.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bobbing Village School | |
| 06 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- The school promotes a love of reading, providing support for those who struggle.
- The new 'discovery' curriculum is helping pupils connect knowledge across subjects.
- Children in the early years engage effectively with literacy and numeracy skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent management of pupil behaviour disrupts learning.
- Teaching does not always check pupil understanding before progressing.
- Leaders lack adequate oversight of school practices and areas needing improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 60 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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1.03 miles |
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