Kennington Church of England Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Upper Vicarage Road, TN24 9AG |
| School Website | www.kenningtonacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1233623744 |
| URN | 141329 |
School Census
| Total | 356 |
| Girls/Boys | 177/179 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.7%/50.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 105 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2017 | Good |
| 01/05/2013 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 3.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 3.9 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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