Newlands Primary School in Ramsgate celebrated the release of results for Year 6 children just before Christmas as it took a place in the top 10% nationally for reading and writing achievement.
The results for children in their SAT tests just before they move up to secondary school placed Newlands in the top 10% for progress in reading and writing and the top 20% for progress in maths.
This summer, 74% of Newlands Year 6 children achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to a national average of 60%. The average for Kent primary schools was 59%.
Some 14% of the Newlands children achieved a higher standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national figure of 8%.
Across the board Newlands children surpassed national averages with 79% of children reaching the expected standard in reading (national average 73%), 81% in writing (national average 71%) and 74% (national average 73%) in maths.
The government’s school performance tables list the Dumpton Lane school as well above average for reading and writing and above average for maths.
Headteacher David Bailey said: “The children worked extremely hard to achieve outstanding results and we couldn’t be happier for them. We have come together as a community to work together and create new futures. It’s always so pleasing to see hard work paying off.”
There is time to apply for a place in the reception class at Newlands from September 2024 as the deadline is 15th January. To find out more visit www.newlands-tkat.org
Newlands is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). There are 5 TKAT schools in Thanet. All the schools are rated Good by Ofsted – Newlands and Dame Janet in Ramsgate, and Drapers Mills, Northdown and Salmestone in Margate.
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/138436/newlands-primary-school/primary