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John Mayne Church of England Primary School

Ashford, TN27 8ALPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2018
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#4,040
of 13,686 nationally

About John Mayne Church of England Primary School

John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Ashford, Kent, with just 100 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140, meaning it is operating well below its physical limit. Despite this, the school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 18 applications for 13 places, with all 10 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31%, significantly higher than the national average of around 23%, suggesting the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character but is open to all families in the area. The headteacher, Helen Tester, leads a mixed-gender primary for ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. The school's modest size and oversubscription signal strong local demand, particularly from families who prioritise a close-knit, faith-linked setting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Ashford, Ashford, TN27 8AL
HeadteacherHelen Tester
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)31.0%
School Capacity100 / 140 (71% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jan 2018
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballSwimmingGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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John Mayne Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.