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Willesborough Junior School

Ashford, TN24 0JUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,641
of 13,686 nationally

About Willesborough Junior School

Willesborough Junior School sits comfortably above the Kent local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a county average of 63%. That six-percentage-point gap is a meaningful one, placing the school in the top half of primary schools nationally and 15th out of 40 schools in the Ashford district. The school's overall Ofsted rating of Good has been consistent across its two most recent inspections, with leadership and management also judged Good in the 2014 graded inspection and the school confirmed as remaining Good in an ungraded visit in March 2023. This stability matters for parents: the school has held its ground through changes in inspection frameworks without slipping, and the 2023 visit found no reason to downgrade.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHighfield Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN24 0JU
HeadteacherTom Head
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils480
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity480 / 510 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballRoundersCricketFootballAthleticsTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessCodingGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: willesborough-js.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willesborough Junior School

Willesborough 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.