Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
417
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Hirst, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8459th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 40 in Ashford.
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (85 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Ashford, St Mary's Church of England 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Western Avenue, Ashford, Ashford, TN23 1ND |
| Headteacher | Nicola Hirst |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.8% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8459th of 13,686
Nationally
1263rd of 2,034
In South East
25th of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
85 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
123
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Western Avenue, Ashford
Ashford, TN23 1ND
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