Finberry Primary School

About Finberry Primary School

Finberry Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 395 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Finberry Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Martin, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2225th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 40 in Ashford.

Finberry Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 51 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Finberry Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Drama, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Finberry 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.

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