East Stour Primary School
About East Stour Primary School
East Stour Primary School sits right on the Kent local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with 63% hitting that benchmark against the LA average of 63%. That places it squarely in the middle of the pack — 216th out of 459 primary schools in the county, and 17th out of 40 in Ashford. What stands out more is the school's performance at the higher end: just 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, well below what you might expect from a school hitting the expected benchmark. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects. Reading scores are a relative strength, with an average scaled score of 107 and 27% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Maths sits at a solid 104 average, but writing lags behind, with only 6% hitting the higher threshold and 68% meeting the expected standard.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 26 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (8 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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