Godinton Primary School, Ashford

In its own words: "Providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, alongside a challenging and inspiring learning experience, where all work together to support children in reaching their full potential and achieving well deserved success. When you step inside our school, you will find an exciting environment of creativity and discovery, where children’s natural curiosity is stimulated and their capacity to learn is nurtured."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our information page for the parents and carers of children who are due to start in our Reception classes in September 2026. We are very much looking forward to getting to know your child and your family and to working alongside you during your child’s time at Godinton."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Godinton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Godinton Primary School as their first choice and 135 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Godinton Primary School are Repton Manor Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 68% maths); Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 72% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (1 mile, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); and Ashford Oaks Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 54% reading, 43% maths).

Godinton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Godinton Primary School is run by its own single-school academy trust.

8.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 47 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 8 (1.9%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Ashford International Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mulberry Road (o/s 15), 160 metres away.

In 2024/25, Godinton Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Godinton Primary School are Highworth Grammar School (0.9 miles) and The John Wallis Church of England Academy (1.9 miles).