St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Noakes Meadow, TN23 4RB |
| School Website | www.st-simon.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1233623199 |
| URN | 141067 |
School Census
| Total | 209 |
| Girls/Boys | 97/112 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 49.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 39 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 22/03/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/03/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 16.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 15.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Chilmington Green School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Jemmett Road, , TN23 4QE
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oak Tree Road, , TN23 4QR
Beaver Green Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cuckoo Lane, , TN23 5DA