East Stour Primary School

A good academy converter school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for East Stour Primary School.

Ashford, TN240DW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
1 July 2015
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
Earlsworth Road
South Willesborough
Ashford, TN240DW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148991
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0DW
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
421
Free School Meals
41.6% (175 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

East Stour Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 104.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Empowered Tolerant Resilient Optimistic

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher emphasises partnership with families, an exciting and engaging curriculum, and a commitment to inclusion and nurture; notes EKC Trust collaboration with Ashford College and sustained strong results.

Curriculum Highlights

Music, Art and PE are woven into termly themes English and Maths excellence are emphasised

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Wrap Around Care: Breakfast Club Our Breakfast Club runs from 7.50am to 8.40am each school day. Children arrive between 7.50 and 8.15am. This facility is open to any child that attends East Stour Primary School.

SEND Provision

Inclusion and SEND: East Stour Primary School is committed to providing the best possible education for all abilities of pupils. It has exceptional support for children with additional needs and uses a nurture style approach to support academic and emotional wellbeing.

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