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Victoria Road Primary School

Ashford, TN23 7HQPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#8,893
of 13,686 nationally

About Victoria Road Primary School

Victoria Road Primary School is a popular choice among Ashford families, with 120 applications for just 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — an oversubscription ratio of 4.14 to one. Of the 37 families who put it as their first preference, 28 received offers, suggesting strong local demand. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, with no religious character. It currently has 210 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 206. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high level of applications relative to places is a practical signal of its standing in the community. The headship is shared by Kelly Collens and Zana Fletcher, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for behaviour and attitudes — a specific strength that may appeal to parents prioritising a positive school culture.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN23 7HQ
HeadteacherKelly Collens Zana Fletcher
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity210 / 206 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessDramaChoirGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Victoria Road Primary School

Victoria Road 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.