Furley Park Primary Academy
Ashford, TN23 3PA · Kent · primary school
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111st 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 — 7.8/10 against 2,826 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Furley Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Young Voices, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 504 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 Council influence daily school decisions? What specific musical opportunities does Young Voices provide for different age groups? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ transition into the school day?
What Ofsted said about Furley Park Primary Academy
Overview
Furley Park Primary Academy is described as a "calm and caring school" where pupils "work hard and achieve well." The report highlights that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with leaders taking "decisive action" to implement an "ambitious and engaging curriculum."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent attitudes to learning," concentrating well and sharing their work "excitedly."
- Reading provision is strong, with staff teaching phonics "consistently well" and selecting books carefully matched to pupils' abilities.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and use "high-quality resources" to deepen understanding.
- The school fosters positive relationships, with pupils treating each other with "courtesy and kindness" and feeling "happy and safe."
- Pupils develop leadership skills through prestigious roles and are well prepared for their next steps in education.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always "precise enough," meaning some pupils do not fill gaps in learning swiftly enough; teachers must use assessment to inform next steps "consistently well."
- Persistent absence remains "too high" for disadvantaged pupils, causing the most vulnerable to miss "vital education"; the school must strengthen support to improve attendance.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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