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St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.2 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly notable for achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at a rate higher than 93% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as only 40% of pupils reach the expected level in these subjects, and none achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 76% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive sentiment among families.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Progress is communicated
89%
My child feels safe
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child is happy
81%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School supports development
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.3%
Asian Other17.5%
White Other14.6%
Black African9.4%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed Other4.7%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.13814, 0.85881 · TN23 4RB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN141067
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-simon.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford rated by Ofsted?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford a good school?
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford scores 11.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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