The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Rachael Harrington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wesley School Road, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Chart Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Beaver Green Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Chilmington Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Special school · 1.4km away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 1.4km away
Chilmington Green School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Ashford, TN23 5LW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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