How many pupils does Aldington Primary School have?

Aldington Primary School has 198 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Aldington Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Aldington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does Aldington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Aldington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Aldington Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Aldington Primary School is part of CARE Foundation Trust.

Where is Aldington Primary School?

Aldington Primary School is located at Roman Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE.

Aldington Primary School

Roman Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE

Good

Inspected 6 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

198

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Aldington Primary School

Aldington Primary School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 198 pupils on roll. It is part of CARE Foundation Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 198 / 210 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.6%

Free school meals

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

8.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

11.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.28

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

8.37

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£36,858

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,004 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,795

Spend per pupil

£5,788

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Roman Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE
Phone: 01233720247
Headteacher: Ben Dawson.
Website: http://www.aldington.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

CARE Foundation Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aldington Primary School?: Aldington Primary School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Aldington Primary School have?: Aldington Primary School has 198 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Aldington Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Aldington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).
How does Aldington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Aldington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Aldington Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Aldington Primary School is part of CARE Foundation Trust.
Where is Aldington Primary School?: Aldington Primary School is located at Roman Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE.

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