Finberry Primary School
Ashford, TN25 7GS · Kent · primary school
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112nd 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 — 8.3/10 against 3,494 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| 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.
Finberry Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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 March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Finberry Primary School
Overview
Finberry Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils become "confident and independent learners" within an "aspirational" environment. The report highlights a "broad and well-designed curriculum" that is carefully sequenced to prepare pupils for their next steps, supported by staff with "strong subject knowledge."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "great kindness," "excellent conduct," and high levels of concentration, embracing values such as perseverance and respect.
- Teachers use "thoughtful use of questions" and formal assessments to systematically check understanding and support pupils in keeping up.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through "well-considered adaptations" and pre-learning activities.
- The school has introduced a "well-designed scheme to teach phonics," resulting in pupils becoming "fluent and confident readers."
- Leaders show a "relentless commitment to improving attendance," resulting in pupils attending frequently with high levels of punctuality.
Areas to improve
- In computing, teachers do not always support pupils in remembering prior learning, which limits their ability to "fully understand new learning."
Safeguarding
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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