A good voluntary aided school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Let your light shine"
Church of England primary school; ethos and values underpinned by the Bible; linked to St Mary’s Church; daily acts of worship; SIAMS involvement.
Headteacher Mrs Nicola Hirst welcomes visitors and emphasises the Christian vision underpinning the school, a commitment to exceptional learning experiences, nurturing environment, and helping children reach their potential while shining as lights in the world.
Breakfast Club run by the school; After School Club run by JAG.
Ashford St. Mary’s is a two-form entry school with a published admission number of 420 and admits 60 Reception places in September after a child’s 4th birthday. Admissions are in accordance with church criteria (supplementary information form for church affiliation). Oversubscription arrangements are documented for 2026/27. There are EYFS places (60) and class sizes in Key Stage One (Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2) are not permitted to exceed 30. Applications are via KCC Online Admissions; there are procedures for In Year Admissions; appeals deadlines are provided.