The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Heaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
July 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bethersden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bethersden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bethersden Primary School?
Bethersden Primary School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bethersden Primary School take?
Bethersden Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bethersden Primary School?
Bethersden Primary School is in Ashford, TN26 3AH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bethersden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bethersden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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