Chiddingstone Church of England School
Going Above and Beyond Together
Please find below our most recent Ofsted report and relevant information from the Department for Education Performance Tables
An extract from the Ofsted report
The school is very ambitious for all pupils. Parents and carers are effusive about how well the school enacts its vision of ‘Going above and beyond together’. Corridors are bedecked with high-quality work that reflects pupils’ desire to excel.
Children in the early years gain the knowledge needed to prepare them well for the transition to Year 1 with confidence and capability. Pupils are inquisitive. They gain a breadth of knowledge that enables them to thrive. As a result, the strong outcomes in national tests reflect the school’s desire for every pupil to succeed.
Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They are consistently polite. They demonstrate superb manners to all they encounter. Older pupils buddy with younger pupils. They visit children in the early years to read and play with them, helping them feel part of the school family.
Highly competent leadership supports staff well. Leaders help teachers to manage their workload. This enables teachers to focus their time productively in class. Teachers receive training that refines the way that they teach.
Governors work closely with the school to ensure that the ambitious curriculum is being delivered well.
Ofsted Website link
Department of Education Performance Data and KS2 results