Brabourne Church of England Primary School, Ashford
Brabourne Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Ashford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 45 schools in Ashford with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- 2 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Brabourne Church of England Primary School in detail
Brabourne Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Through creative and challenging experiences, we inspire our school community to develop resilience , a passion for learning and the courage to pursue our dreams. Within our nurturing environment and beyond, we live out Christian values , enabling all to flourish in the love of God ."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Brabourne CEP School. I am very proud to be leading a school where all staff are committed to providing an education that will allow every child to be the best they can be. If there’s one characteristic that sums up our school, I would say that it’s a caring school."
The school runs after-school care until 4:15pm, from £1.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Brabourne Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 80% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Brabourne Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Brabourne Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 2 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Brabourne Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brabourne Church of England Primary School are Smeeth Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Stowting Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Brook Community Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 62% maths); and Sellindge Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths).
Brabourne Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Smeeth Community Primary SchoolStowting Church of England Primary SchoolBrook Community Primary SchoolSellindge Primary School
Who goes there
4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Brabourne Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger Rail Station, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Brabourne Church of England 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.8%
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 improved from 80% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 87% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
2
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Brabourne Church of England Primary School
Flu immunisation
16 Sep 2026
Photographer (individual photos)
16 Sep 2026
Parents’ evening 1
16 Sep 2026
Parents’ Evening 2
16 Sep 2026
End of Term 1
16 Sep 2026
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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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
104 pupils
105 places
1 spare place 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: 2 first choices per place
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
51
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,969
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,613
Per pupil
£642k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
1.1%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Brabourne Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brabourne Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Brabourne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brabourne Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brabourne Church of England 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 Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
Brabourne Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Brabourne Church of England Primary School average 23 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 Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
Brabourne Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Brabourne Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 1.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Brabourne Church of England 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 Brabourne Church of England 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 Brabourne Church of England Primary School?
Brabourne Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5LQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)