East Stour Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0DWOpen in maps

East Stour Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 11th of 38 primary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 July 2015, report published 23 July 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 January 2025

Inclusivity and acceptance drive every aspect of this school. The school welcomes all pupils, and they flourish in the culture of care and kindness. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel valued and included. Pupils are happy at school. New pupils often join the school. When they join, the school gives them detailed guidance on how to treat each other as well as on their learning. The school's care and attention make all pupils feel safe, even when the school is a new place to them. The school has high expectations of pupil's behaviour and learning. It structures key experiences to give pupils a sense of ambition. For example, the young carers group at the school works with a young carers group at a local college. This gives them a pathway and aspiration for the future. Pupils show this in their focus and achievement in lessons. Pupils are deeply proud of their work. Their books demonstrate the depth and breadth of their learning. Pupils from a variety of different starting points achieve exceptionally well. Pupils from Nursery onwards are eager, yet respectful, and have the language skills to express themselves clearly. Their behaviour across the school is impeccable.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

385 pupils on roll, with places for 472

Eligible for free school meals38.2%

38.2%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.9%

30.9%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.6%

15.6%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near East Stour Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Finberry Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Willesborough Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Willesborough Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Victoria Road Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Furley Park Primary Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs S Sadler
Phone
01233630820
Website
east-stour.kent.sch.uk
Address
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0DW
Local authority
Kent
URN
148991

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.