Aldington Primary School
Roman Road, Ashford, TN25 7EE
Pupils
198
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
198
Headteacher
Mr Ben Dawson.
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Aldington Primary School
Aldington Primary School is a primary school in Aldington, near Ashford for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 198 pupils are on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mr Ben Dawson. leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 6 February 2024, Aldington Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 58% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 5.3%, which is attendance of about 94.7% (2024/25). Around 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Aldington Primary School
You apply for a place at Aldington Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Aldington Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Specific learning difficulties. Support listed by the school includes speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Aldington Primary School contact details and location
You will find Aldington Primary School at Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE. The school office can be reached on 01233 720247. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 06/02/2024
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Aldington Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Aldington Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Aldington Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerAldington Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Aldington Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Autism
- Speech
- language and communication
- Specific learning difficulties
How SEND support works
Speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Aldington Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Aldington Primary School term dates: Aldington Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
The school has published a 2026-27 calendar
Aldington Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Aldington Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Aldington Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Aldington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Aldington Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 February 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Aldington Primary School and what ages does it take?
Aldington Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Aldington Primary School offer?
Aldington Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. Named areas of need include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Specific learning difficulties. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Aldington Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Aldington Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Aldington Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Aldington Primary School is at Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE. The office number is 01233 720247. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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