VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Goodgraded 11/11/2021Ages 4–11434 pupilsChurch of England/Methodist
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ashford, within the Kent local authority. It has a Church of England/Methodist religious character. The school has around 434 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/11/2021, The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ashford can view The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-32%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Ashford
All schools in Ashford →Great Chart Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miBeaver Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Wyvern School (Buxford)Good · 0.9 miChilmington Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miThe John Wallis Church of England AcademyGood · 0.8 miAshford Oaks Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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