The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Tom Head (Interim Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Willesborough Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Willesborough Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willesborough Junior School?
Willesborough Junior School currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willesborough Junior School take?
Willesborough Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willesborough Junior School?
Willesborough Junior School is in Ashford, TN24 0JU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willesborough Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Willesborough Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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