The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- CARE Foundation Trust
- Head
- Mr Ben Dawson. (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Aldington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aldington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aldington Primary School?
Aldington Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aldington Primary School take?
Aldington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aldington Primary School?
Aldington Primary School is in Ashford, TN25 7EE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aldington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Aldington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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