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The John Wallis Church of England Academy

Ashford, TN23 3HGSecondaryAges 3–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
Progress 8
-0.72
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
139 1st-choice / 204 places
Ranking
#2,868
of 3,141 nationally

About The John Wallis Church of England Academy

The John Wallis Church of England Academy in Ashford was rated Good across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has now held consistently since at least its previous graded inspection in 2014. However, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more complicated story. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year stands at -0. 72, which means pupils at this school achieve, on average, nearly three-quarters of a grade less per subject than pupils with similar starting points nationally. This places the school in the ‘Well below average’ banding for progress. The Attainment 8 score is 31. 8, and only 40. 3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with that figure dropping to 20. 3% for a grade 5 or above. The school’s EBacc average point score is 2. 73, and just 5. 9% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMillbank Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN23 3HG
HeadteacherDamian McBeath
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,731
Free School Meals (FSM)38.6%
School Capacity1,731 / 1,790 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: thejohnwallisacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The John Wallis Church of England Academy

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