Goat Lees Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hurst Road Kennington Ashford Kent TN24 9RR |
| Phone | 01233630201 |
| Reference Number | 136251 |
Goat Lees Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining the standards established during its last inspection. It fosters an inclusive and nurturing environment where students thrive both academically and personally. The emphasis on pupils' well-being is central to the school’s culture, enabling students to be kind, polite, and respectful. The curriculum is well structured to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their starting points, have the opportunity to develop a thirst for learning and achieve their best. Noteworthy is the school’s commitment to staff well-being, which helps retain a happy and dedicated team.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.51%
Girls: 50.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.2% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 09 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive behavior and a strong sense of belonging.
- The school has a rich range of personal development opportunities.
- Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and plan engaging lessons.
- The inclusive curriculum supports all pupils effectively, including those with special educational needs.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote a safe and supportive environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching writing skills impact pupils' independent writing abilities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Phoenix Community Primary School
Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS |
0.58 miles |
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Kennington Church of England Academy
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG |
0.65 miles |
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Downs View Infant School
Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PJ |
0.7 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Quantock Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8QN |
1.09 miles |
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Repton Manor Primary School
Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX |
1.31 miles |
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Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Western Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ND |
1.39 miles |
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Godinton Primary School
Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR |
1.77 miles |
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Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7HQ |
1.8 miles |
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Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd
Harville Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EZ |
2.21 miles |
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Ashford Oaks Community Primary School
Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR |
2.21 miles |
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St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4RB |
2.36 miles |
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Willesborough Infant School
Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JZ |
2.54 miles |
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Willesborough Junior School
Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JU |
2.55 miles |
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Great Chart Primary School
Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LB |
2.66 miles |
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Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA |
2.7 miles |
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Beaver Green Primary School
Cuckoo Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA |
2.72 miles |
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East Stour Primary School
Earlsworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DW |
2.83 miles |
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The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW |
2.95 miles |
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Challock Primary School
Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BU |
3.14 miles |
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Brook Community Primary School
Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5PB |
3.3 miles |
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Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL |
0.5 miles |
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Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD |
1.24 miles |
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Ashford School
East Hill, Ashford, TN24 8PB |
1.49 miles |
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The T3 School
Sydenham house, Church road, TN23 1RD |
1.69 miles |
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The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ |
1.84 miles |
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The North School
Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL |
1.95 miles |
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The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER |
2.15 miles |
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Goldwyn School
Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT |
2.31 miles |
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Wye School
Olantigh Road, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EJ |
3.05 miles |
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The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG |
3.11 miles |
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Kings Park School
Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NZ |
3.5 miles |
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Chilmington Green School
Chilmington Green Road, Great Chart, TN23 3DL |
3.7 miles |