The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Sarah Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Avocet Way, Finberry, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7GS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFurley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
East Stour Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kings Park School
Independent · 1.7km away
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.5km away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Willesborough Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Finberry Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Finberry Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Finberry Primary School?
Finberry Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Finberry Primary School take?
Finberry Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Finberry Primary School?
Finberry Primary School is in Ashford, TN25 7GS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Finberry Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Finberry Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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