Mersham Primary School
Ashford, TN25 6NU · Kent · primary school
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295th 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,392 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 41% | 0.91 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mersham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Forest School, alongside ADPSSA District Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Forest School sessions? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mersham Primary School
Overview
Mersham Primary School is confirmed as a good school where pupils “love their school and enjoy learning.” Leaders and staff prioritise pupil well-being, fostering an environment characterised by “inclusivity, happiness and respect.” The school offers an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading, mathematics, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils feel “safe and valued,” with bullying dealt with “straight away” and a culture where they are “confident to talk to adults.”
- The curriculum is “interesting and ambitious,” featuring a “well-rounded education” supported by trips, visits, and a wide range of after-school clubs.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with “well organised” phonics teaching that helps pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Mathematics is “carefully sequenced and is taught well,” with pupils encouraged to explain their thinking and understand its real-world relevance.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well,” with effective plans ensuring they access the same curriculum and “experience success.”
Areas to improve
- There are “inconsistencies in how effectively teachers assess and provide feedback in lessons,” meaning the depth of knowledge for some pupils is not always fully developed.
- Leaders should ensure recent training builds on current expertise so that “all pupils consistently achieve as well as they can,” particularly those needing extra help.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff who are well trained, understand their responsibilities, and take “swift” action when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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