John Mayne Church of England Primary School
Ashford, TN27 8AL · Kent · primary school
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422nd 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,283 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in the core subjects? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about John Mayne Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a small village school where pupils feel a "strong sense of belonging" and are "safe" due to effective pastoral care. While attendance and behaviour are improving, academic achievement is currently below expectations, with uneven progress in core subjects. Leaders are aware of these weaknesses and have begun improvement work, but the impact is not yet clear.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance is showing a "clear upward trend," particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils behave well, showing "respect and kindness," and report no worries about bullying.
- The school effectively identifies individual needs and works closely with families and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in meaningful experiences that broaden their understanding of cultural diversity and safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently, with staff teaching key knowledge accurately and checking understanding systematically.
- Gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics must be addressed consistently to prepare pupils for their next educational stage.
- Early years staff require professional development to deepen children’s knowledge, particularly in phonics and writing.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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