Smeeth Community Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Caroland Close, TN25 6RX |
| School Website | www.smeeth.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1303813128 |
| URN | 118381 |
School Census
| Total | 122 |
| Girls/Boys | 56/66 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.9%/54.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/07/2023 | Good |
| 18/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03 July 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 18 September 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 20 September 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 November 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 June 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 February 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -4.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -5.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |