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Ashford, Kent

Kings Park School

Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3NZ

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Ofsted report card

Urgent improvement overall

New Nov 2025 system · 6 areas rated · See below

See the Ofsted ratings

Pupils

Ages

7 to 16

Gender

Mixed

At a glance

Age range

7 to 16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

Headteacher

Miss Stevie-Jane Watson

Type

Independent

Ofsted

Rated across 6 areas

Local authority

Kent

Overview

About Kings Park School

Kings Park School is a mixed special school based in Ashford for children aged 7 to 16. As an independent school it is fee-paying and sits outside the local authority admissions system. The headteacher is Miss Stevie-Jane Watson.

Inspection at a glance

Kings Park School does not currently hold a published overall inspection grade on our records. The most recent inspection activity we hold is dated 10 March 2026. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

Getting a place at Kings Park School

Kings Park School sets its own admissions. Families apply to the school directly rather than through a council application round, and places usually follow a visit, registration and the school's own 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

Kings Park School is a specialist SEND setting, so every pupil on roll has identified additional needs. Named areas of need it supports include Individual SEND needs set out in EHC plans. Recorded provision: Specialist school. Support listed by the school includes personalised support linked to EHC plans and individual learning needs. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Kings Park School contact details and location

Kings Park School is at Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NZ. The school office can be reached on 01233 553053. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected under Ofsted's new report card system (from November 2025). It uses a different scale to older inspections.

Leadership & Governance

How well the school is led and overseen

Urgent improvementGrade 1

Curriculum & Teaching

What pupils are taught and how well

Urgent improvementGrade 1

Achievement

How well pupils do in their learning

Urgent improvementGrade 1

Attendance & Behaviour

How pupils behave and how often they attend

Expected standardGrade 3

Personal Development & Wellbeing

Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing

Expected standardGrade 3

Inclusion

How well the school supports every pupil, including those with extra needs

Urgent improvementGrade 1

View the full Ofsted reportOpen the official report

Safeguarding: Met

Based on the Ofsted inspection of 10/03/2026.

Getting in

Kings Park School admissions and catchment area

Selective independent - own entrance exam

This is a selective independent school

Kings Park School runs its own entrance assessment rather than using the Kent or Medway Test. You apply directly to the school and pay a registration fee. Bursaries and scholarships may be available - ask early.

Official links

Applications go direct to the school - you do not apply through your local council.

How to apply

1. Register with the school
Register your child directly with the school's admissions office, usually 12+ months before the intake year. A registration fee typically applies.
2. Sit the entrance assessment
Assessments usually cover English, maths and reasoning, sometimes with an interview. Some schools use a taster day.
3. Offer and acceptance
The school makes an offer directly, with a deposit to secure the place.
4. Bursaries & scholarships
Ask about means-tested bursaries and academic, music, sport or art scholarships - deadlines are usually earlier than main entry.

Didn't get a place? Ask about waiting lists

Independent schools manage their own admissions. If you are not offered a place at Kings Park School, ask about the waiting list and whether a late application is possible.

How the school is doing

Kings Park School results and attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

Attendance

N/A

Free school meals

N/A

Additional needs

SEND support at Kings Park School

SEND setting

Specialist school

SEND provision

Specialist school

Specialisms

Individual SEND needs set out in EHC plans

How SEND support works

Personalised support linked to EHC plans and individual learning needs

For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.

Before and after school

Wraparound care and nursery at Kings Park School

Nursery

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Kings Park School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27

These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

View Kent County Council term dates

Answers for parents

Kings Park School: frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a place at Kings Park School?

Kings Park School is independent, so you apply to the school directly rather than through a council round. Contact the admissions office to arrange a visit and register.

What is Kings Park School's Ofsted rating?

Kings Park School has no published overall inspection grade on our records at present. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.

What SEND support does Kings Park School offer?

Kings Park School is recorded as a specialist school. Named areas of need include Individual SEND needs set out in EHC plans. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.

What are Kings Park School's term dates and INSET days?

Kings Park 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 Kings Park School and how do I contact the school?

Kings Park School is at Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NZ. The office number is 01233 553053. A map and directions are on this page.

How big is Kings Park School and what ages does it take?

Kings Park School covers ages 7 to 16. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.

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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