Ashford Oaks Community Primary School

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Ashford for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 443 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Ashford. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr Phil Chantler.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 34% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 91.8% (absence 8.2%) (2024/25). Around 57.6% 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 Ashford Oaks Community Primary School

You apply for a place at Ashford Oaks Community Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. 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

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Speech, language and communication, Social, emotional and mental health, Moderate learning difficulties, Hearing impairment. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 8; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty. Support listed by the school includes speech and language support. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School offers an on-site nursery, a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School contact details and location

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School is at Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR. The school office can be reached on 01233 631259. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.