The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Godsell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix Community Primary School
Primary · 769m away
Goat Lees Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ashford School
Independent · 2.4km away
Highworth Grammar School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd
Independent · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kennington Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kennington Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kennington Church of England Academy?
Kennington Church of England Academy currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kennington Church of England Academy take?
Kennington Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kennington Church of England Academy?
Kennington Church of England Academy is in Ashford, TN24 9AG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kennington Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kennington Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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