Downs View Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ball Lane Kennington Ashford Kent TN25 4PJ |
| Reference Number | 118523 |
Downs View Infant School demonstrates a strong overall performance, being rated as Good in most areas while excelling in Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Early Years Provision. This was the first routine inspection the school has faced since the pandemic, and it benefited from the supportive community ethos reflective of long-standing dedication to student welfare. The inspection findings point to effective engagement and motivated learning environments created by staff, ensuring that pupils thrive academically and socially. However, there are noted discrepancies in the delivery of the curriculum, where the work provided to pupils must align more closely with the high expectations set forth by the school's ambitions. Despite these minor concerns, the school successfully promotes an enriching educational experience and continues to foster a loving and nurturing environment for its pupils, which is appreciated by the parents.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.37%
Girls: 51.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
| 2 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.4% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are highly motivated and engaged in their learning.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have ambitious aims for pupil learning and achievement.
- Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are outstanding, contributing to a positive learning environment.
- Early years provision is exemplary, setting a strong foundation for future learning.
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve above expectations based on outcome data.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum do not consistently enable pupils to meet high ambitions.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kennington Church of England Academy
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG |
0.07 miles |
|
Phoenix Community Primary School
Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS |
0.55 miles |
|
Goat Lees Primary School
Hurst Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9RR |
0.7 miles |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Quantock Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QN |
1.44 miles |
|
Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd
Harville Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EZ |
1.6 miles |
|
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Western Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ND |
1.69 miles |
|
Repton Manor Primary School
Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX |
1.85 miles |
|
Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7HQ |
1.97 miles |
|
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA |
2.05 miles |
|
Willesborough Infant School
Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JZ |
2.23 miles |
|
Willesborough Junior School
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU |
2.27 miles |
|
Godinton Primary School
Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR |
2.31 miles |
|
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR |
2.51 miles |
|
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB |
2.61 miles |
|
Brook Community Primary School
Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5PB |
2.64 miles |
|
East Stour Primary School
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW |
2.77 miles |
|
Beaver Green Primary School
Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA |
3.03 miles |
|
Great Chart Primary School
Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB |
3.06 miles |
|
Challock Primary School
Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BU |
3.23 miles |
|
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW |
3.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL |
0.35 miles |
|
Ashford School
East Hill, Ashford, TN24 8PB |
1.52 miles |
|
Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD |
1.59 miles |
|
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ |
1.65 miles |
|
The T3 School
Sydenham house, Church road, TN23 1RD |
1.81 miles |
|
The North School
Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL |
1.85 miles |
|
Wye School
Olantigh Road, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EJ |
2.41 miles |
|
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER |
2.6 miles |
|
Goldwyn School
Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT |
2.96 miles |
|
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG |
3.32 miles |
|
Kings Park School
Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NZ |
3.62 miles |
|
Chilmington Green School
Chilmington Green Road, Great Chart, TN23 3DL |
4.17 miles |
|
Caldecott Foundation School
Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PW |
4.57 miles |