The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

About The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 434 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Harrington, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11004th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 40 in Ashford.

The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 59 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.

The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 2 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided 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.

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