Brabourne Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brabourne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 5th of 38 primary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2013, report published 11 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils are rightly proud of their small village school. They benefit from the involvement they have in community life. Pupils learn to show citizenship in many ways, for example through litter picking and baking cakes for neighbours in the local area. Pupils raise money for local charities, learning about the importance of making a positive contribution to society. Careful thought has gone into making sure pupils develop and flourish into positive role models. Pupils feel safe and cared for because they have trusted adults who are there to support them. Pupils behave really well. Expectations of behaviour are high, clear and consistent. Pupils that need additional support to manage their behaviour receive effective help. Consequently, lessons are very calm so that pupils can focus on their learning fully. Pupils recognise the importance of doing the right thing to make the school a positive place for all those who visit and attend. The school offers a range of opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills, for example as digital leaders and house captains. Pupils are proud of the roles they play in making the school a good place to be. Many pupils lead their own lunchtime clubs with support from staff, where they can learn fun skills, such as writing club.
What the school should improve
- Where some parts of the curriculum are newer, pupils' learning is not always as deep and developed as it is in more established subjects. Pupils could make even stronger connections between different aspects of their learning and develop their writing more fully. The school should continue its work to support staff to select and use highly effective approaches to ensure that pupils achieve even more across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
104 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Brabourne Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smeeth Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Brook Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sellindge Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Bodsham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Stapley
- Phone
- 01303813276
- Address
- School Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LQ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118663
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.