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Mr Jack Allen
Address
Sunny Bank, Murston, Sittingbourne, ME10 3QN
Phone Number
01795473891
Phase
Academy
Type
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
2-11
Religious Character
Does not apply
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
200
Local Authority
Kent
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Summary of key findings for parents and pupils
This is an inadequate school Over the past three years, weak and turbulent leadership has prevented the school from improving.
Despite recent changes, the school lacks the depth and capacity in leadership required to improve. The quality of teaching is too variable. Teachers do not use assessment information to plan work at the right level for pupils.
Sometimes, teachers' expectations are too low. The curriculum is poorly planned. Pupils miss out on key learning in subjects such as art, computing and music.
When subjects are taught, the coverage can be haphazard, leaving gaps in pupils' understanding. Pupils who fall behind in reading are not identifi...ed or supported as well as they should be. This is particularly the case for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Middle leaders are new to their roles and lack the capacity to monitor and develop the quality of teaching or the curriculum. Governors are new to their posts and do not possess sufficient skill or training to rigorously challenge the underperformance that has been evident for some years. Despite the best efforts of leaders, pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should.
Pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable. As a result, too few pupils leave the school with the knowledge and skills required for their secondary education. The interim executive headteacher has provided vital support for the school.
However, the school is currently reliant on this external support to secure improvement. The school has the following strengths The early years is good. Strong leadership has revitalised the quality of teaching and support for children.
High proportions of children reach a good level of development. The new head of school has made a great start and is winning the confidence of staff, parents and carers, and pupils. The personal development, behaviour and welfare of pupils are good.
Staff have worked hard to ensure that pupils are supported to meet the school's expectations for behaviour. Classes are calm, orderly environments where pupils can concentrate and work without disruption.
Information about this school
This is an average-sized primary school.
Sunny Bank Primary School was formed from the amalgamation of an infant and junior school. The school opened in 2016 and is currently based on two separate sites. The current head of school started in post in April 2019.
An interim executive headteacher from the Hampton Primary Trust provides support for the school. This external support is reviewed and contracted on an annual basis. The chair of governors took up her role in December 2018.
The vice-chair of governors took up her role in February 2019. The proportion of pupils who are supported by the pupil premium is above the national average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average.
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