How many pupils does Willesborough Junior School have?

Willesborough Junior School has 480 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Willesborough Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Willesborough Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Willesborough Junior School?

Willesborough Junior School is located at Highfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU.

Willesborough Junior School

Highfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

480

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Willesborough Junior School

Willesborough Junior School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 480 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 480 / 510 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.4%

Free school meals

25.7%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

15%

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)

73%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

13.0%

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.

19.38

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -5.3 vs 2023/24

24.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24

20.41

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

£47,405

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,425 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.81

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 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.

£6,139

Spend per pupil

£6,013

Income per pupil

45%

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: Highfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU
Phone: 01233620405
Interim Executive Headteacher: Tom Head
Website: www.willesborough-js.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Willesborough Junior School?: Willesborough Junior School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Willesborough Junior School have?: Willesborough Junior School has 480 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Willesborough Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 73% of pupils at Willesborough Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Willesborough Junior School?: Willesborough Junior School is located at Highfield Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU.

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