SchoolScoresDowns View Infant School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed
Part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4PJ
01233 632339 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Ashford (Kent) comparisons use the 19 of its 40 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ashford (Kent) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ashford (Kent) figures pool parents at the Ashford (Kent) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 104 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 28th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 28th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 37 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Kennington CofE Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Phoenix Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goat Lees Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ashford, St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Repton Manor Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willesborough Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Downs View Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Downs View Infant School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
Would parents recommend Downs View Infant School?
97% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Downs View Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Downs View Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put Downs View Infant School as their first choice for 54 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 48 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152637.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.