Willesborough Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0JZ |
| Reference Number | 118370 |
Willesborough Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'good' rating in key areas of education, behaviour, and early years provision, with outstanding leadership and personal development. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are engaged, safe, and eager to learn. Parents are highly supportive, expressing satisfaction with the school's dedication to their children's education. The school also successfully caters to disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 353 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.16%
Girls: 51.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 59 | 115 |
| 2 | 60 | 58 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.2% |
| Indian | 10.8% |
| Asian, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 02 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2005 | Inspection |
| 27 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership dedicated to pupil achievement
- Excellent opportunities for personal development
- High engagement and enthusiasm among pupils
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Well-structured plans for early reading and phonics
- Positive and respectful relationships throughout the school
- Active engagement with the local community
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent planning for developing specific subject knowledge
- Assessment processes not uniformly understood across subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Willesborough Junior School
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU |
0.06 miles |
|
East Stour Primary School
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW |
1.03 miles |
|
Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7HQ |
1.51 miles |
|
Finberry Primary School
Avocet Way, Finberry, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7GS |
1.57 miles |
|
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Western Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ND |
1.87 miles |
|
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB |
1.92 miles |
|
Mersham Primary School
Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU |
1.96 miles |
|
Phoenix Community Primary School
Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS |
1.96 miles |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Quantock Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QN |
1.97 miles |
|
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR |
2.02 miles |
|
Brook Community Primary School
Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5PB |
2.08 miles |
|
Furley Park Primary Academy
Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA |
2.14 miles |
|
Kennington Church of England Academy
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG |
2.21 miles |
|
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF |
2.22 miles |
|
Downs View Infant School
Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ |
2.23 miles |
|
Beaver Green Primary School
Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA |
2.34 miles |
|
Repton Manor Primary School
Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX |
2.52 miles |
|
Goat Lees Primary School
Hurst Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9RR |
2.54 miles |
|
Great Chart Primary School
Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB |
2.68 miles |
|
Godinton Primary School
Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR |
2.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ |
0.74 miles |
|
The North School
Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL |
0.81 miles |
|
Ashford School
East Hill, Ashford, TN24 8PB |
1.28 miles |
|
The T3 School
Sydenham house, Church road, TN23 1RD |
1.38 miles |
|
Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD |
1.98 miles |
|
Kings Park School
Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NZ |
2.13 miles |
|
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG |
2.2 miles |
|
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL |
2.54 miles |
|
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER |
2.58 miles |
|
Caldecott Foundation School
Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PW |
2.62 miles |
|
Wye School
Olantigh Road, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EJ |
3.53 miles |
|
Goldwyn School
Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT |
3.65 miles |
|
Chilmington Green School
Chilmington Green Road, Great Chart, TN23 3DL |
3.77 miles |