Kingsdown School
Details
| Age Range | 3-14 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Address | Snakes Lane, SS2 6XT |
| School Website | www.kingsdownschool.org |
| Telephone | 1702527486 |
| URN | 144692 |
School Census
| Total | 124 |
| Girls/Boys | 57/67 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.0%/54.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 19/06/2014 | Good |
| 09/11/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/11/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.6 |
| Writing Progress | -4.9 |
| Maths Progress | -4.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.4 |
| Writing Progress | -4.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.3 |
| Writing Progress | -5.7 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 85% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 96% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 95% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 16% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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The Eastwood Academy
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Address: Rayleigh Road, , SS9 5UU
The St Christopher School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mountdale Gardens, , SS9 4AW