St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter McCabe, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1506th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 40 in Ashford.
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 25 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 76% recommending the school (37 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Ashford, TN23 4RB |
| Headteacher | Peter McCabe |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1506th of 13,686
Nationally
199th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
37 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
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Contact Information
Noakes Meadow, Ashford
Ashford, TN23 4RB
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