St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

About St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is an academy converter in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 212 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

212 / 210 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 July 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB

Phone

01233623199

Headteacher

Helen Bryant

Website

www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is an academy converter in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford have?

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP.

Where is St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford?

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford is located at Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB.