Hamstreet Primary Academy
Ashford, TN26 2EA · Kent · primary school
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217th 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 — 5.9/10 against 3,110 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hamstreet Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hamstreet Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils at Hamstreet Primary Academy enjoy a busy, creative curriculum and feel safe within an inclusive community. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, fostering strong relationships and positive behaviour. The school is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, with particular praise for its focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘look forward to coming to school’ and engage enthusiastically in an ‘enriched curriculum offer’, including enterprise activities and trips.
- Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics effectively, and ‘quality texts are used across the school to enrich the curriculum’, resulting in confident readers.
- Personal development is a ‘particular strength’, with pupils showing ‘respect, care and tolerance’ and having opportunities to take responsibility through the school council.
- Behaviour is ‘Good’, with pupils understanding the school’s ‘PROUD’ values and knowing how to seek support if bullying occurs.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ and supported by the trust, with leaders considering workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders are ‘new to role’ and have been unable to fully monitor teaching quality; leaders must provide training to ensure the curriculum is delivered as intended.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not yet used consistently to identify knowledge gaps; leaders must ensure staff use assessment to ‘inform teaching and embed pupils’ knowledge... systematically’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with robust processes, timely recording of concerns, and a curriculum that helps pupils ‘know how to keep themselves safe’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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