How many pupils does Bethersden Primary School have?

Bethersden Primary School has 115 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bethersden Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bethersden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

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

46% of pupils at Bethersden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bethersden Primary School?

Bethersden Primary School is located at School Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH.

Bethersden Primary School

School Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH

Good

Inspected 7 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

46%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

115

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Bethersden Primary School

Bethersden Primary School is a community school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 115 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 115 / 140 (82%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

29.9%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

14.8%

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)

46%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

10.1%

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.

7.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

16.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

4.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

£44,363

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,484 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£8,024

Spend per pupil

£8,208

Income per pupil

51%

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: School Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH
Phone: 01233820479
Headteacher: Rebecca Heaton
Website: www.bethersden.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bethersden Primary School?: Bethersden Primary School is a community school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bethersden Primary School have?: Bethersden Primary School has 115 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bethersden Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bethersden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).
How does Bethersden Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 46% of pupils at Bethersden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bethersden Primary School?: Bethersden Primary School is located at School Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH.

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