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Bethersden Primary School

Ashford, TN26 3AHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#10,037
of 13,686 nationally

About Bethersden Primary School

Bethersden Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s strongest area, according to the inspection, is its early years provision, which was rated Outstanding. When it comes to academic outcomes at Key Stage 2, the picture is mixed. The school’s combined score for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths stands at 53%, which is below the Kent local authority average of 63%. This places Bethersden in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 31st out of 40 schools in the Ashford district. However, the data also shows some bright spots: 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and the average reading score was 105, slightly above the national benchmark of 100.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN26 3AH
HeadteacherRebecca Heaton
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils115
Free School Meals (FSM)25.2%
School Capacity115 / 140 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubChoirDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:00

Source: bethersden.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethersden Primary School

Bethersden 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.