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Our Standards

How we perform

Ofsted, 2016 & 2019:

Overall effectiveness: Good; Leadership: Outstanding; Behaviour and Welfare: Outstanding; Quality of teaching & leaning & Outcomes: Good; Early Years, Foundation Stage: Outstanding

Kender Primary School continues to be a good school.

The full Ofsted 2019 report can be found here.

What is it like to attend this school?

From the moment you enter the school, it is clear that leaders are passionate about improving the life chances for the pupils in their care. They use their knowledge of families and the local community, planning an engaging educational programme. Vibrant displays celebrate pupils’ learning. These displays capture how leaders encourage pupils to appreciate human creativity and achievement. Pupils told me that the school is an amazing place because learning is fascinating.

Pupils said that Kender is a happy and friendly place. They feel that they are listened to and matter. Pupils behave well, bullying is not tolerated. This is because staff support an understanding and appreciation of what is important at Kender: ‘The Kender 3 Rs – Respect, Resilience, Readiness.’ On the rare occasions when behaviour dips, or bullying occurs, staff act quickly.

Pupils are respectful towards others. They know that everyone is different and that everyone has things they are good at, and things to get better at. They know it is easy to give up, but that being resilient helps you develop. Pupils take responsibility for being ready to learn. I saw pupils moving sensibly around the school and settling down to work quickly. Pupils know that staff expect them all to succeed, personally and academically.

Performance Figures for Kender Primary School

Key Stage 2 (KS2) Expected Standard

   

2018

2019

2020

Reading

L4+/100+ES

Kender

84%*

84%*

83% (p)

National

75%

73%

N/A

Writing

L4+/100+ ES

Kender

82%*

70%

74% (p)

National

78%

78%

N/A

GPS

L4+/100+ ES

Kender

84%*

83%*

83% (p)

National

78%

78%

N/A

Mathematics

L4+/100+ ES

Kender

85%*

77%

79% (p)

National

76%

79%

N/A

RWM

combined

Kender

77%*

68%*

74% (p)

National 

64%

65%

N/A

* indicates scores equal to or above national average

2020: p denotes in school on track data February 2020

Key Stage 2 (KS2) Higher Standard

   

2018

2019

2020

Reading

L4+/100+ES

Kender

25%

18%

19% (p)

Nat

28%

27%

N/A

Writing

L4+/100+ ES

Kender

13%

5%

10% (p)

Nat

20%

20%

N/A

GPS

L4+/100+ ES

Kender

38%*

27%

18% (p)

Nat

24%

36%

N/A

Mathematics

L4+/100+ ES

Kender

18%

11%

21% (p)

Nat

24%

27%

N/A

RWM

combined

Kender

5%

2%

10% (p)

Nat

61%

11%

N/A

* indicates scores equal to or above national average

2020: p denotes in school on track data February 2020

Key Stage 1 (KS1)

 

 

2015

2016

2017

2018 2019

Reading

L2+/ES+

Kender

80%

66%

77%*

73% 68%

Nat

90%

74%

76%

75% 75%

Writing

L2+/ES+

Kender

75%

64%

68%*

67% 65%

Nat

88%

65%

68%

70% 69%

Phonics Yr1

ES+

Kender

78%*

79%

80%

81% 75%

Nat

77%

81%

81%

82% 82%

Mathematics

L2+/ES+

Kender

89%

69%

75%*

75% 72%

Nat

93%

73%

75%

76% 76%

* indicates scores equal to or above national average

2020: p denotes in school on track data February 2020

 

EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

 

 

2015

2016

2017

2018 2019

Good Level of Development

(GLD)

Kender

68%*

73%*

73%*

78%* 66%

Nat

66%

69%

71%

71% 72%

* indicates scores equal to or above national average

Progress Measures 

    2016 2017 2018 2019
Reading Kender -5.56 -1.08 0.23 1.8
  Nat 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0
Writing Kender -0.54 2.23 -0.30 -1.4
  Nat 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mathematics Kender -1.11 10.51 0.35 0.8
  Nat 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0

Ofsted 2011:

“This is a good school…making impressive improvements.”

“Staff know the pupils well and establish good relationships with them. There are clear policies and procedures to promote good behaviour underpinned by the school's core values."

"The school’s accurate tracking data shows that no group of children is underachieving. Children show considerable respect for the different backgrounds and cultures within the school."

"Rapidly rising achievement in English and Mathematics is helping to ensure that children are satisfactorily prepared for their future economic wellbeing.”

Children: “Your school is led well by staff who are passionate about your achievement.”

You can see all our Ofsted inspection reports on the Ofsted site. Here are some quotes from earlier reports:

Ofsted, 2010 (Design Technology survey): “A good range of enrichment activities ensures D&T plays an important part in the school’s drive to make the curriculum more creative.”

Ofsted, 2008: “Kender is a good, improving school…with…a caring ethos that permeates all aspects of school life, pupils are valued and cherished as individuals. Consequently, they flourish and are keen to do well.”

“One parental comment is typical of many, ‘this is a very community focused school. Every child and their family are treated and cared for with respect’.”