The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 39.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs S Sadler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFinberry Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The North School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Willesborough Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kings Park School
Independent · 1.8km away
The Norton Knatchbull School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Victoria Road Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The T3 School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend East Stour Primary School?
East Stour Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Stour Primary School take?
East Stour Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Stour Primary School?
East Stour Primary School is in Ashford, TN24 0DW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Stour Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East Stour Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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