SchoolScoresKingsnorth CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EF
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 September 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 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% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the Kent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 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. | 103 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 68 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 179 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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.
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 31st highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th 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 25th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 40 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 37 state primary schools in Ashford (Kent). Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 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
- Furley Park Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Finberry Primary School 1.0 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 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- The John Wesley CofE Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2021 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Chart Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Road Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chilmington Green Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsnorth CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsnorth CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Kingsnorth CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kingsnorth CofE Primary School?
80% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Kingsnorth CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingsnorth CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 68 families put Kingsnorth CofE Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 142429.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.