The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
103
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Peter McCabe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaver Green Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Victoria Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Great Chart Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Special school · 1.3km away
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The T3 School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford's Ofsted rating?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford take?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is in Ashford, TN23 4RB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford have a sixth form?
No, St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.