Woodchurch Church of England Primary School
Ashford, TN26 3QJ · Kent · primary school
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171st 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 — 6.7/10 against 3,314 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodchurch Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% 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 (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drop-Off Club, Stay and Play, Gardening, and Choir Club. Sports include Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, and Football, alongside Streetdance. The school hosts a Young Voices Concert at the O2 and provides both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Stay and Play provision? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodchurch Church of England Primary School
Overview
Woodchurch Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘nurturing village school’ where pupils feel ‘part of the family’. The inspection found that leaders have high aspirations, resulting in a curriculum that is well-structured and taught with precision, particularly in mathematics and phonics. Pupils are ‘self-assured and kind’, benefiting from a strong emphasis on personal development and community engagement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broken down into smaller steps’, ensuring teachers know the ‘precise knowledge and skills pupils must understand and remember’.
- Reading is ‘taught consistently well’, with all staff knowledgeable about phonics and determined that ‘every pupil will succeed’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in the same curriculum, supported by ‘pre-teaching’ and trained teaching assistants.
- Leaders place ‘great importance on pupils’ personal, social and health education’, fostering respect for others and responsibility through elected roles.
- Governors ‘carry out their statutory duties well’ and have an ‘accurate understanding of the school’s strengths’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always check ‘quickly enough that pupils have understood new learning’, meaning opportunities to correct misconceptions are sometimes missed.
- Inconsistencies in checking understanding in some subjects occasionally lead to pupils ‘falling behind and not making the progress they could’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders who are ‘highly visible’ and staff who are ‘well trained in safeguarding risks’ and know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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