Willesborough Junior School
URN: 118371 • Ashford TN24 0JU
Overview
- Name
- Willesborough Junior School
- URN
- 118371
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Head (since 2025) , Interim Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01233620405
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield Road, Ashford TN24 0JU
Summary
Willesborough Junior School, located in Ashford, Kent, is a foundation primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 480 pupils, with a capacity of 510. The school is federated with Willesborough Infants, allowing for a cohesive educational experience as children transition from infant to junior levels. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Wonder – Inspire – Shine," aiming to foster curiosity, inspiration, and achievement among students.
The curriculum at Willesborough Junior School is designed to be ambitious and progressive, catering to the diverse needs of its community. Students engage in real experiences and creative learning, while also being encouraged to respect diversity and contribute positively to their surroundings. The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as leadership, aspiration, determination, responsibility, and respect, which are deemed essential for both individual and collective success.
Support for students is robust, with each class having a full-time teaching assistant, alongside additional staff providing targeted learning assistance. The school promotes good attendance as a key factor in achieving academic success, reinforcing the importance of regular school participation for all pupils.
The curriculum at Willesborough Junior School is designed to be ambitious and progressive, catering to the diverse needs of its community. Students engage in real experiences and creative learning, while also being encouraged to respect diversity and contribute positively to their surroundings. The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as leadership, aspiration, determination, responsibility, and respect, which are deemed essential for both individual and collective success.
Support for students is robust, with each class having a full-time teaching assistant, alongside additional staff providing targeted learning assistance. The school promotes good attendance as a key factor in achieving academic success, reinforcing the importance of regular school participation for all pupils.
Useful links
- Visit Willesborough Infant School (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 480 | 203 | 277 | 510 | 25.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 476 | 228 | 248 | 510 | 23.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 498 | 249 | 249 | 510 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 498 | 249 | 249 | 510 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 503 | 263 | 240 | 510 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 508 | 252 | 256 | 510 | 8.70 |
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