Bethersden Primary School
School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bethersden Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 22nd of 38 primary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 24 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils are happy to come to school. They feel that they are part of a family who look after each other and are kind. Pupils know the school's values and understand the importance of respect. They show that everyone is welcome at their school. Children in Reception have an exceptional start to their education. Pupils gain a range of opportunities beyond the classroom. These can include sport clubs, photography, careers talks and time spent in their stunning nature area. Through the school council, pupils begin to learn about becoming active citizens. They are proud to do their part and vote for positive change in the school. This helps pupils to become well-rounded citizens. Leaders ensure that all take part, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. From Reception to Year 6, pupils behave well and live up to staff's high expectations. Leaders have ensured that there are consistent routines in every classroom, and pupils know what is expected of them, which ensures a calm learning environment. Mostly, pupils play well together at lunchtime, enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Bullying is rare, and records show that adults resolve it quickly if it happens. Pupils feel safe at the school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have made considerable changes to what pupils learn across the curriculum. However, not all pupils have yet acquired the full, subject-specific vocabulary, knowledge and skills in all subjects as leaders intend. Leaders need to ensure that all teachers know how to implement the intended curriculum effectively and how to check how well pupils are learning the essential knowledge that leaders want them to.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Bethersden Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Halden Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Smarden Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Chilmington Green Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Pluckley Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Woodchurch Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Rebecca Heaton
- Phone
- 01233820479
- Address
- School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118372
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.