St Helens Montessori School
IndependentPrimaryNursery
St Helens Montessori School
Ages2 – 12
50 pupils
Outstanding· Jun 2024
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Kent
Head Teacher
Miss Jeannelle Dening-Smitherman
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
April 2006
Website
www.sthelensmontessori.co.uk
Reference Number
131567
Additional Provisions
Nursery Provision
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils50 (38% of capacity)
Age Range2 – 12
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls60% / 40%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
6 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Jun 2024
- 2024Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Early years provision Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum2- The curriculum is well-established and broad.
- Each subject has clear learning stages.
Leadership2- Headteacher has a clear vision for the school.
- School meets independent school standards.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils reach very high academic standards.
- Children learn to read and write quickly.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
- Teachers provide personalised learning support.
Personal Development2- School ethos supports character development.
- Pupils engage in collective worship and prayers.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils attend well due to a positive experience.
- Pupils show polite and respectful behaviour.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2021Good
- 2019
- 2018Inadequate
- 2016Outstanding
- 2010
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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