How many pupils does Downs View Infant School have?

Downs View Infant School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Downs View Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Downs View Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

Where is Downs View Infant School?

Downs View Infant School is located at Ball Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ.

Downs View Infant School

Ball Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ

Good

Inspected 17 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–7

Ages

215

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Downs View Infant School

Downs View Infant School is a community school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 215 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 215 / 210 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.2%

Free school meals

10.9%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

17.7%

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.

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

19.3%

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.

11.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

11.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£46,373

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,420 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.1

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£7,462

Spend per pupil

£7,326

Income per pupil

46%

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: Ball Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ
Phone: 01233632339
Headteacher: Sarah Collins
Website: www.downs-view.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downs View Infant School?: Downs View Infant School is a community school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does Downs View Infant School have?: Downs View Infant School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Downs View Infant School's Ofsted rating?: Downs View Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
Where is Downs View Infant School?: Downs View Infant School is located at Ball Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ.

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