Godinton Primary School

About Godinton Primary School

Godinton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 416 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Godinton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jillian Talbot, 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 8404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 40 in Ashford.

Godinton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Godinton Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Godinton 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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