Aldington Primary School
Ashford, TN25 7EE · Kent · primary school
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224th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aldington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 2 pupils? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Aldington Primary School
Overview
Aldington Primary School is described as a "happy and successful school" where pupils are "proud to attend" and feel "valued and included." The inspection highlights a "nurturing ethos" that protects pupils, with "extremely positive and respectful relationships" throughout the community. Leaders maintain a "strong, shared vision for excellence" in both care and academic achievement.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated "Outstanding," with pupils learning about "healthy relationships," "personal boundaries and consent," and equality.
- Pupils "achieve well in English and mathematics," supported by teachers who use subject knowledge to "bring the curriculum to life."
- Reading is taught well, with children receiving an "excellent start to learning phonics" and developing "good reading habits."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve well," as staff "expertly adapt activities" to help them access the challenging curriculum.
- The school offers an "extensive range of curriculum visits and extra-curricular opportunities," including forest school, which helps "develop pupils’ characters exceptionally well."
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum is new, teachers are still becoming familiar with the precise knowledge to teach, resulting in "gaps in pupils’ learning."
- The school should ensure staff deliver new curricula with confidence, "identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ prior knowledge" to support future learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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