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Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Western Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ND, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.3 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as 56% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% of parents recommending the school. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.9%
Black African9.6%
Asian Other8.6%
White Other6.7%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.15175, 0.86477 · TN23 1ND
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118738
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2016.
Is Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 43.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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