Willesborough Junior School

A good foundation school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willesborough Junior School.

Ashford, TN240JU Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 May 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highfield Road
Willesborough
Ashford, TN240JU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118371
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JU
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
510 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
476
Free School Meals
23.5% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.3 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Willesborough Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 106.0
2024 106.0 105.0

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Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
95
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
476 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shaping minds, Shaping our World"

Leadership Aspiration Determination Responsibility Respect

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Club Tag Rugby Club Athletics Club Games Club Cricket Club Netball Club Kurling Club Boccia Club Tennis Club Multi Skills Club Hockey Club Enrichment Sporting Days

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Athletics Games Cricket Netball Kurling Boccia Tennis Hockey Multi Skills

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and after school clubs run across the Willesborough Schools. Breakfast club options include 7:30am (Breakfast club), 7:50am (early birds) and 8:15am. After School Club runs in three sessions: 3:15pm-4:00pm (£4.00), 3:15pm-5:00pm (£7.50), and 3:15pm-6:00pm (£11.00). Holiday club operates during Easter holidays and the first four weeks of the summer holiday (8:30am-1:00pm £12.00; 8:30am-4:00pm £18.00). Bookings are via Arbor App for breakfast and after school clubs; Scopay for holiday club. A three responsible adults policy is requested for collection, with advance permission required for others. A medication form and school policy apply for medicines.

SEND Provision

The Willesborough Schools Extended School Provision provides before and after school care and holiday care across both sites. To book, use the Arbor app. These clubs are accessible for families with children on both sites, ensuring continuation of care with familiar staff. Payment is online and in advance for each session, via Arbor App. Details of staff contacts for collection and health/medication policies are provided.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Kent County Council. The published admissions number for Year 3 is 120. In-year admissions are available. Over-subscription criteria include: Children in Local Authority Care; Current attendance at Willesborough Infant School or Willesborough Junior School; Current Family Association (sibling) in Willesborough schools; Health and Special Access Reasons (with supporting evidence); Nearness of home to the school; SEN (SSEN or EHCP naming the school). Notes also describe the waiting list re-ranking and the process for appeals via Kent County Council.

Financial Information

Wraparound care fees (as of 23 April 2025): Early Birds 8:15am - £1.20 per morning; Breakfast club 7:30am option - £4.00 per morning; 7:50am option - £3.00 per morning. After School Club: 3:15pm-4:00pm - £4.00; 3:15pm-5:00pm - £7.50; 3:15pm-6:00pm - £11.00. Holiday Club: 8:30am-1:00pm - £12.00; 8:30am-4:00pm - £18.00. Bookings via Arbor App (breakfast & after school) and Scopay (holiday).

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