Brabourne Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
105
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Brabourne Church of England Primary School
Brabourne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Brabourne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Stapley, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 40 in Ashford.
Brabourne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 11 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brabourne Church of England Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Brabourne 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Ashford, Ashford, TN25 5LQ |
| Headteacher | Andrew Stapley |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 105 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1429th of 13,686
Nationally
184th of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
38
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Ashford
Ashford, TN25 5LQ
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