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
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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.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
510
Pupils
480
Boys
203
Girls
277
FSM %
25.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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