Finberry Primary School

Finberry Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Finberry, near Ashford for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 395 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Ashford. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Headteacher Sarah Martin.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Finberry Primary School Good at its inspection on 24 January 2024. 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, 76% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 94.5% (absence 5.5%) (2024/25). Around 19.9% 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 Finberry Primary School

You apply for a place at Finberry 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

Finberry Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Social, emotional and mental health, Specific learning difficulties, Sensory and physical needs. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 14; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Support listed by the school includes sensory or physical adjustments; Support from external specialists and agencies. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

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

Finberry Primary School contact details and location

Finberry Primary School is at Avocet Way, Finberry, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7GS. The school office can be reached on 01233 622686. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.