St Helens Montessori School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
45
AGES
2 - 12
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(06/07/2021)
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Lower Road
East Farleigh
Maidstone
ME15 0JT
01622721731

School Description

Pupils thrive and flourish at St Helens Montessori School. They grow in confidence and independence. Attendance is very high because pupils enjoy coming to school. They enjoy the family atmosphere and, as one young pupil told us, they are ‘surrounded by kindness’. Pupils know that staff have high expectations and want them to do well. They know who to turn to if they are having a difficult time. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school. The school follows the Montessori curriculum. Teacher presentations and suitable workbooks further engage, enthuse and encourage pupils. The extensive grounds offer a wealth of curriculum opportunities, including gardening, looking after the hens and making chocolate mud pies. The standard of work in mathematics and humanities is exceptionally high. Pupils relish reading and enthusiastically talk about the books they have read. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The school prepares pupils very well for the next stage of their education. Pupils say they feel safe, and they are safe. Behaviour and attitudes are excellent. Pupils have many opportunities to learn about British and Christian values. Prayers in the morning assembly encourage them to think about other people.

St Helens Montessori School Parent Reviews



94% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 11% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 6% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 8% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 11% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018
Yes 94% No 6% {"yes"=>94, "no"=>6} Figures based on 36 responses up to 03-12-2018

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