Beaver Green Primary School
Ashford, TN23 5DA · Kent · primary school
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244th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 1,292 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beaver Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 483 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Beaver Green Primary School
Overview
Beaver Green Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils rise to staff’s high expectations from the start of nursery. Leaders are determined that all pupils are included and succeed, fostering a culture where relationships are "warm and respectful" and pupils feel safe. The school offers a broad curriculum enriched by activities such as forest school and daily dance sessions, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils value the ‘It’s good to be green’ incentives and demonstrate polite, confident behaviour, with school values like empathy and equality woven through daily life.
- Teachers effectively deliver the curriculum in most subjects, checking understanding regularly and adapting lessons, while pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well alongside classmates.
- Early years provision is strong, with children enjoying reading stories and rhymes, and phonics teaching providing "strong foundations" for literacy.
- Staff morale is high, with dedicated governors and trustees prioritising well-being and collaborating effectively with trust specialists to develop expertise.
- Pupils’ personal development is strong, with effective teaching about different faiths and cultures fostering curiosity and a "strong sense of equality and morality".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure key concepts are fully grasped by all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, who currently do not have as firm an understanding on which to build knowledge.
- Leaders should improve staff training so that all staff are equally knowledgeable about their subjects, as subject expertise is not consistently strong in all areas.
- Staff should use more effective approaches when supporting weaker readers, as some current methods mean pupils do not catch up as quickly as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, thorough recruitment checks, and comprehensive systems to swiftly follow up any worries about a child.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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