The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School take?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School?
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School is in Ashford, TN25 5EA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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