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Aldington Primary School

Ashford, TN25 7EEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2478 of 13,686 nationally

About Aldington Primary School

Aldington Primary School sits within the Kent local authority, a large county with 459 primary schools, and it holds a solid position in the Ashford district, ranking 7th out of 40 primaries there. That puts it in the top 25% of schools locally, with a ranking score of 76 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The top-performing peers in the wider Kent area include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. Aldington is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no religious character and no nursery or sixth form provision. The headteacher is Ben Dawson, and the school currently has 198 pupils, operating just under its capacity of 210.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoman Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN25 7EE
HeadteacherBen Dawson.
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils198
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity198 / 210 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersTennisCross CountryAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Aldington Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.