The John Wallis Church of England Academy

About The John Wallis Church of England Academy

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 1,731 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,731 / 1,790 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

31 January 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Millbank Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG

Phone

01233623465

Principal

Damian McBeath

Website

http://www.thejohnwallisacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The John Wallis Church of England Academy?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does The John Wallis Church of England Academy have?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy has 1,731 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The John Wallis Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 January 2024).

How does The John Wallis Church of England Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The John Wallis Church of England Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.4 in 2025/26.

How does The John Wallis Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at The John Wallis Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The John Wallis Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The John Wallis Church of England Academy is part of THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD.

Where is The John Wallis Church of England Academy?

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is located at Millbank Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG.