The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
9% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Co Headteacher Kelly Collens Zana Fletcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe T3 School
Independent · 315m away
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 806m away
Ashford School
Independent · 807m away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 1.1km away
Highworth Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The North School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Norton Knatchbull School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Victoria Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Victoria Road Primary School?
Victoria Road Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Victoria Road Primary School take?
Victoria Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Victoria Road Primary School?
Victoria Road Primary School is in Ashford, TN23 7HQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Victoria Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Victoria Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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