Aldington Primary School, Ashford
Aldington Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ashford, part of CARE Foundation Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 45 schools in Ashford with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Aldington Primary School in detail
Aldington Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim is that all our children should be happy and successful during their time here. We strive to provide a secure and caring environment in which each individual child can fulfil his or her own potential. We will encourage all children to strive for the very best they can give in their work, recreation and consideration to others."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, dance, choir and cooking.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Aldington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Aldington Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Aldington Primary School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Aldington Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Aldington Primary School are Mersham Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 69% reading, 62% maths); Smeeth Community Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Sellindge Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths); and Finberry Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths).
Aldington Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Mersham Primary SchoolSmeeth Community Primary SchoolSellindge Primary SchoolFinberry Primary School
The trust
Aldington Primary School is one of 6 schools run by CARE Foundation Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (6.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Aldington Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Aldington Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Walnut Tree Inn (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Aldington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Aldington Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Aldington Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Aldington Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Aldington Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ashford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ashford
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
7.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
110
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
13.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,475
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,280
Per pupil
£1108k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Aldington Primary School
What are SATs results like at Aldington Primary School?
Of the pupils at Aldington Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Aldington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aldington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Aldington Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Aldington Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Aldington Primary School?
Aldington Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Aldington Primary School?
Classes at Aldington Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Aldington Primary School?
Aldington Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Aldington Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Aldington Primary School in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Aldington Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Aldington Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Aldington Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aldington Primary School?
Aldington Primary School is at Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)