Stowting Church of England Primary School, Ashford
Stowting Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ashford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 45 schools in Ashford with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Stowting Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Stowting Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 100% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stowting Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Stowting Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Stowting Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stowting Church of England Primary School are Brabourne Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); Bodsham Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Lyminge Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 50% maths); and Sellindge Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths).
Stowting Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Brabourne Church of England Primary SchoolBodsham Church of England Primary SchoolLyminge Church of England Primary SchoolSellindge Primary School
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stowting Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Who goes there
5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 2 (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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stowting Church of England Primary School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime 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
In 2024/25, Stowting Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a friendly, welcoming school where pupils feel safe and inspired by their learning. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with excellent teaching of reading, and pupils develop strong character and independence through meaningful experiences like community service and performances. All pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive because staff have high expectations and provide expert support.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and well-organised curriculum with activities matched to what pupils already know
- Highly effective teaching of reading with pupils developing into fluent and accurate readers
- Excellent pupil behaviour and a strong culture of positivity and inclusivity
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Sharp focus on attendance with comprehensive and effective support approaches
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Community charity work, performances
Stowting Church of England Primary School has shown significant improvement across all areas since its previous inspection. Pupils are eager, respectful, and highly engaged in learning, achieving well in an ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
5.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 92% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Stowting Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
102 pupils
105 places
3 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: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
17.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
106
Total Pupils
52
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,083
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,992
Per pupil
£659k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.0%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stowting Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stowting Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stowting Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Stowting Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stowting Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stowting Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stowting 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 Stowting Church of England Primary School?
Stowting Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Stowting Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Stowting Church of England Primary School average 26.5 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 Stowting Church of England Primary School?
Stowting Church of England Primary School has around 106 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stowting Church of England Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Stowting Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stowting Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Stowting 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 Stowting 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 Stowting Church of England Primary School?
Stowting Church of England Primary School is at Stowting Hill, Stowting, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6BE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)