Stowting Church of England Primary School, Ashford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100%. Maths has improved from 92% to 100%. Writing has remained stable at around 100%.
Class Sizes
15.0
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
1
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
106 pupils
105 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ashford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashford
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.55523%
Overall absence
8.98876%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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