The John Wallis Church of England Academy

  • All-through
  • Academy
  • Ages 0 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HGOpen in maps

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is an all-through school in Ashford for ages 0 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 5th of 5 secondary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 January 2024, report published 18 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 January 2024

Pupils know that the school has high expectations of what everyone will achieve. The new behaviour rules that have recently been put in place make it clear to pupils their role in helping to make the school a calm place to learn. Each day, pupils reflect on how they can promote Christian 'light' values such as integrity and tolerance. Most pupils follow the school rules and treat each other respectfully. Pupils who need additional help to manage their behaviour receive appropriate, thoughtful support. For pupils who need it, therapeutic alternative education helps to develop pupils' resilience and engagement with learning. They learn social skills that they can apply in school to interact more positively with education and their peers. Pupils learn a broad range of subjects to prepare them for an ambitious future. The curriculum has been carefully designed to be accessible to all. This means all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can learn the skills and knowledge they need. For example, in physical education, pupils can demonstrate learning by talking about what they know even if they cannot demonstrate physical skills. Sixth-form students speak highly of the support that they receive from their teachers. A range of ambitious qualification options and effective pastoral guidance prepares them well for success.

What the school should improve

  • Teachers do not always check that pupils understand concepts accurately or in sufficient detail. This can limit how well pupils can apply what they know to new learning. Leaders must continue to ensure that all staff have the training needed so they can help pupils know and remember more over time.
  • Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This puts them at risk of missing out on vital education and risk further disengaging them with learning. The school must continue to work with services to ensure that pupils attend school regularly.
  • A minority of parents have a negative perception of the support for pupils who need additional help. This means some parents do not always know how to work constructively with the school to support their child's education. The school must continue to work with parents to ensure pupils receive the most appropriate help to achieve well.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

229 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score30.6

30.6, 15.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths21.4%

21.4%, 24 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths36.7%

36.7%, 28.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc17%

17%, 23.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.61

2.61, 1.48 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

49 students

Average point score per A level entry21.94

21.94, 13.06 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,650 pupils on roll, with places for 1,720

Eligible for free school meals38.1%

38.1%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.5%

23.5%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.4%

18.4%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The John Wallis Church of England Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Chilmington Green School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
The North School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.1
Ashford School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 47.9
Highworth Grammar School2 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 70.8
The Norton Knatchbull School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 67.3

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD
Age range
0 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Damian McBeath
Phone
01233623465
Website
thejohnwallisacademy.org
Address
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG
Local authority
Kent
URN
136197

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.