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Tenterden Church of England Junior School

Ashford, TN30 6RAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,313
of 13,686 nationally

About Tenterden Church of England Junior School

Of the 35 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 71% said they would recommend Tenterden Church of England Junior School to other families. That's a solid majority, though it leaves nearly three in ten who wouldn't. The school is oversubscribed in a practical sense — it has 201 pupils against a capacity of 240, so there is some spare room, but not a huge amount. Looking more closely at the survey, parents were most positive about clubs and activities, with 85% agreeing or strongly agreeing their child can take part. The happiness and safety scores were also strong, with 86% agreeing their child is happy and a similar proportion feeling safe. However, the picture is more mixed on communication: only 66% felt the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 60% agreed concerns are dealt with properly. On behaviour, 69% agreed the school ensures good behaviour, but 29% disagreed — a notable split.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRecreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Ashford, TN30 6RA
HeadteacherTina McIntosh
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)34.8%
School Capacity201 / 240 (84% full)

The full report on this school

What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballSwimmingDanceRoundersFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubScience ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenterden Church of England Junior School

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