The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 535
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ACE LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Emma Collip (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Reed Crescent, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsnorth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Kings Park School
Independent · 986m away
Finberry Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.9km away
East Stour Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Beaver Green Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Furley Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Furley Park Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furley Park Primary Academy?
Furley Park Primary Academy currently has 535 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furley Park Primary Academy take?
Furley Park Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Furley Park Primary Academy?
Furley Park Primary Academy is in Ashford, TN23 3PA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furley Park Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Furley Park Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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