Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School

Ofsted Report Summary

 

Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School is one of the largest infant schools in Kent, with 388 pupils on role, including 50 in the nursery. It is a co-educational county, community school.

 

Callis serves a mixed area of bed and breakfast, council and privately owned housing within ‘Thanet’, one of the most deprived districts in Kent.

 

The school has a high number of ‘Looked After Children’ (currently 12 children) and many lone parents. Pupils’ mobility at the school is about average, with 13 children joining throughout the year and 16 leaving.

 

 

Callis Grange

Nursery and Infant School

Headteacher: Mrs A. Marshall

Rear playground

The percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is above the national average. The percentage of pupils speaking English as an additional language is average when compared to most schools. The percentage of pupils identified as having special educational needs, including statements, is broadly in line with the national average. Attainment on entry is below what is expected for pupils of this age.

 

HOW GOOD THE SCHOOL IS

Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School is a good school. The improving standards, good teaching, excellent leadership and management from the headteacher and the governing body ensure that the school is effective and provides good value for money.

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