John Mayne Church of England Primary School
71%
Capacity
100
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About John Mayne Church of England Primary School
John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated John Mayne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Tester, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4040th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 40 in Ashford.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 13 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John Mayne Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, John Mayne 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Ashford, Ashford, TN27 8AL |
| Headteacher | Helen Tester |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 140 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4040th of 13,686
Nationally
545th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
70%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
18
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Ashford
Ashford, TN27 8AL
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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