The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 133627 • Ashford TN23 5LW
Overview
- Name
- The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 133627
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England/Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Harrington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01233614660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wesley School Road, Ashford TN23 5LW
Summary
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Ashford, Kent, serves a mixed-gender population of 434 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and part of a supportive community. The ethos emphasizes the importance of each child's unique gifts and talents, promoting a sense of belonging among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at John Wesley is designed to be broad and engaging, focusing on providing varied learning opportunities that cater to the needs of all students. The school prioritises creating a happy and secure environment, which is seen as essential for children to reach their full potential. Teachers are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and supporting each child’s personal growth.
Parents are encouraged to be involved in school life, and the school welcomes visits to showcase its community spirit and educational approach. The aim is for students to leave John Wesley as confident, responsible, and resilient individuals, ready for their next educational stage.
The curriculum at John Wesley is designed to be broad and engaging, focusing on providing varied learning opportunities that cater to the needs of all students. The school prioritises creating a happy and secure environment, which is seen as essential for children to reach their full potential. Teachers are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and supporting each child’s personal growth.
Parents are encouraged to be involved in school life, and the school welcomes visits to showcase its community spirit and educational approach. The aim is for students to leave John Wesley as confident, responsible, and resilient individuals, ready for their next educational stage.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 434 | 213 | 221 | 420 | 20.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 453 | 224 | 229 | 420 | 22.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 448 | 219 | 229 | 420 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 448 | 219 | 229 | 420 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 436 | 211 | 225 | 420 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 446 | 215 | 231 | 420 | 12.60 |
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