Chilmington Green School

Overview

Chilmington Green School is a relatively new institution that has established a "strong standard" in attendance, behaviour, curriculum, teaching, inclusion, and leadership. While pupils achieve well and are well-prepared for their next steps, the report notes that achievement is currently at an "expected standard" due to less detailed knowledge in a small number of subjects. The school fosters a calm, purposeful environment where pupils feel safe and valued.

Strengths

• Attendance is "consistently above national averages" with "very rare" persistent absence, driven by relentless leader prioritisation and strong staff-pupil relationships.
• Behaviour is a "strength," creating a "calm atmosphere" where bullying is "very rare" and pupils are "polite and considerate."
• Teaching is "highly effective," with staff using "detailed subject knowledge" to model skills and identify gaps in pupil understanding swiftly.
• Inclusion is robust; leaders "identify any barriers to learning... swiftly and accurately," ensuring high-quality support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
• Leaders and governors share a "clear vision and high ambition," providing comprehensive professional development that builds staff expertise and confidence.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure improvements in curriculum and teaching lead to "consistently strong" achievement in all subjects, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.