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The John Wallis Church of England Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Damian McBeath

corporate_fareTHE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD

location_onAshford, TN23 3HG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,763

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Attainment 8

30.6

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GCSE Rank

#95 in Kent

#3,165 of 3,216 nationally

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The John Wallis Church of England Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ashford, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashford, Kent, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD. The school has approximately 1,731 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.6, placing the school #95 in Kent and #3,165 of 3,216 nationally. 21.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 8% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #228 of 100 primaries in Kent and #7,766 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 16.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 1.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.45 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 31.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

30.6

Grade 5+ E&M

21.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.2%

Entering EBacc17.00%

EBacc APS2.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.80%

EBacc APS2.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS2.9

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.26

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A1.0%

Achieving A*–B16.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.4%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.5

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

61%

LA 61%

Reading71% LA 74%

Writing73% LA 72%

Maths73% LA 70%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

64%

LA 60%England 61%

Reading74% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing77% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths74% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 58%England 60%

Reading57% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing68% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths68% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.2

Read

LA -0.4

-2.9 to 0.6

1.7

Write

LA -0.2

0.1 to 3.4

1.1

Maths

LA -1.2

-0.5 to 2.8

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

56%

LA 67%England 65%

Reading59% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing75% LA 81% · Eng 78%

Maths69% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA 0.0

-2.5 to 1.0

0.2

Write

LA 0.1

-1.4 to 1.8

-1.3

Maths

LA -0.6

-2.8 to 0.2

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

38%

LA 65%

Reading55% LA 76%

Writing53% LA 80%

Maths58% LA 73%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.7

Read

LA 0.0

-3.3 to -0.1

-3.2

Write

LA 0.4

-4.8 to -1.6

-0.3

Maths

LA -0.5

-1.8 to 1.2

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 January 2024

Inspection Report

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11 September 2018

Inspection Report

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09 January 2014

Inspection Report

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30 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 July 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-31

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-09-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-09

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

32.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.5%(181 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,731 pupils. During this period, there were 568 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 32.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,731	568	32.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,730	517	29.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,772	559	31.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,747	523	29.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,738	480	27.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,779	272	15.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,763	309	17.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,747	149	8.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,778	319	17.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,769	240	13.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,692	57	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,647	178	10.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,621	24	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,628	176	10.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,626	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,626	179	11.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,612	219	13.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,585	149	9.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,572	136	8.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,537	142	9.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,525	151	9.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,541	220	14.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,556	207	13.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,520	106	7.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,523	163	10.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,520	177	11.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 163 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 114 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 75 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

58.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

58.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree41%

disagree23%

strongly disagree20%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree32%

disagree32%

strongly disagree17%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree22%

disagree25%

strongly disagree22%

don't know2%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree8%

agree15%

disagree26%

strongly disagree49%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree22%

agree39%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree39%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree19%

agree39%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree51%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree29%

disagree26%

strongly disagree18%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes49%

no51%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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