The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.6
13.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 191 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,731
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 38.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD
- Head
- Mr Damian McBeath (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLinden Grove Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beaver Green Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Kings Park School
Independent · 929m away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 1.2km away
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Great Chart Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Furley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The John Wallis Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. The John Wallis Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The John Wallis Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
The John Wallis Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
The John Wallis Church of England Academy currently has 1,731 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John Wallis Church of England Academy take?
The John Wallis Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The John Wallis Church of England Academy?
The John Wallis Church of England Academy is in Ashford, TN23 3HG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John Wallis Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The John Wallis Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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