Aldington Primary School

About Aldington Primary School

Aldington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Aldington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Dawson., it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2478th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 40 in Ashford.

Aldington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Aldington Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Aldington Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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