The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hirst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Western Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ND
Town setting
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Ashford School
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Repton Manor Primary School
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Godinton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Ashford, TN23 1ND, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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