New Horizons Children's Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Horizons Children's Academy.

Chatham, ME46NR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 May 2017
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Crescent
Chatham, ME46NR
Phone
3333602115
Website
newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140215
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Crescent, Chatham, ME4 6NR
Website
http://www.newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
662
Free School Meals
22.4% (148 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
83
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
662 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Child First, Aspire, Challenge and Achieve."

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Stay & Play (After School Club) Extra-Curricular Clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Thinking Maps Thinking Hats Thinking Keys

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7.30am to 8.30am (last entry 8.10am). Stay & Play provides after school care from 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Clubs finish at various times (3.45pm, 4.0pm or 4.15pm) depending on the club/provider.

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