The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Teresa Adams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hurst Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix Community Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Kennington Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Highworth Grammar School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Repton Manor Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ashford School
Independent · 2.4km away
Godinton Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Goat Lees Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goat Lees Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goat Lees Primary School?
Goat Lees Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goat Lees Primary School take?
Goat Lees Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goat Lees Primary School?
Goat Lees Primary School is in Ashford, TN24 9RR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goat Lees Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goat Lees Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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