SchoolScoresFurley Park Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ACE LEARNING
Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3PA
01233 501732 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
94 pupils in this year group.
67% — 5 points above the Kent average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 17th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 37 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 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
- Kingsnorth CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Finberry Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Stour Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaver Green Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- The John Wesley CofE Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2021 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willesborough Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willesborough Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Furley Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Furley Park Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Furley Park Primary Academy?
87% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Furley Park Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Furley Park Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put Furley Park Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 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 140322.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.