Godinton Primary School
Ashford, TN23 3JR · Kent · primary school
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202nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.7/10 against 3,899 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 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.
Godinton 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%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 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 school support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for children who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Godinton Primary School
Overview
Godinton Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a happy community where relationships are "respectful and trusting." Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and behaviour, supported by an "ambitious and unique curriculum" that fosters independence and a strong sense of togetherness.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered," enabling pupils to make links across subjects and ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
- Staff provide "precise support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- There is a dedicated culture of reading, with staff actively promoting the habit of reading regularly and pupils enjoying "modern, complex texts."
- Pupils develop character and responsibility through leadership roles such as "house captains" and "playground buddies," contributing to a positive school environment.
- Behaviour is "routinely calm and positive," with clear systems in place to address attendance and support pupils’ emotional well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet "precisely identified" the key knowledge pupils need to learn, leading to inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in understanding.
- The implementation of the new phonics programme currently shows "inconsistencies," meaning some pupils do not always have carefully selected reading books to practise skills effectively.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Open evening3 Nov 2026
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
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