SchoolScoresKennington CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AG
01233 623744 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 2017.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
64% — 2 points above the Kent average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.5% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 32nd highest of 37 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Downs View Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Phoenix Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goat Lees Primary School 0.6 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)
- Ashford, St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Repton Manor Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary School 1.9 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 Kennington CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kennington CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Kennington CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141329.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.