The John Wallis CofE Academy

The John Wallis CofE Academy is a secondary school in Kingsnorth, near Ashford for children aged 3 to 19, teaching boys and girls. Around 1731 pupils are on roll. The school has a Church of England character. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The school has its own sixth form for post-16 study. The headteacher is Mr Damian McBeath.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated The John Wallis CofE Academy Good at its inspection on 31 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, 61% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). At A level the published average grade is D+ (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 89.8% (absence 10.2%) (2024/25). Around 39.5% 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 The John Wallis CofE Academy

You apply for a place at The John Wallis CofE Academy on the secondary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 31 October. 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

The John Wallis CofE Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

The John Wallis CofE Academy offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

The John Wallis CofE Academy contact details and location

The John Wallis CofE Academy is at Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG. The school office can be reached on 01233 623465. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.