Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Ashford, TN25 5EA · Kent · primary school
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14th 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 — 9.4/10 against 4,240 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for cooking, bushcraft, needlework, samba drumming, and choir. Sports include netball, cross country, athletics, striking and fielding, and volleyball, alongside a dance squad. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Overview
Pupils attend a “cheerful and caring school” where they are “happy, and they are safe.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious and engaging curriculum” supported by “highly effective” leaders, resulting in exceptional behaviour and personal development. While most pupils thrive, the report notes that learning in some subjects lacks the necessary depth for secure knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, being “attentive in class” and respectful towards adults and peers.
- The early years provision is outstanding, with children showing “high levels of self-control” and being “highly motivated to learn.”
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “learn confidently alongside their peers.”
- The school offers “fulsome” wider opportunities, including trips and visitors, which strengthen pupils’ “cultural awareness” and character.
- Leaders are “diligent” in addressing improvements, ensuring staff can manage workload well to focus on teaching.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as science and history, pupils sometimes lack the opportunity to complete activities in the required depth, meaning “knowledge gained is too fragile.”
- The school must ensure all teachers follow the curriculum structure and sequencing to enable pupils to “embed what they learn” securely.
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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
- 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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