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Willesborough Infant School

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Willesborough Infant School

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353 pupils
Good· Oct 2022
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Details

Type

Foundation School

Local Authority

Kent

Head Teacher

Mr Tom Head

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Website

www.willesborough-infant.kent.sch.uk

Reference Number

118370

Special Educational Needs Support

Physical Disability

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Reception entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

Count
Total applications161
As 1st preference96
As 2nd preference39
As 3rd preference26
From another local authority0

Offers on National Offer Day

Count
Total offers104
To 1st preference96
To 2nd preference7
To 3rd preference0
To any preference103
To another local authority0

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
  • Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
  • Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
  • "Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
  • This school is a foundation school, admissions are controlled by the school's governing body, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Kent.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils353 (91% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 7
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls48% / 52%
Free School Meals13.0%
English as Additional Language26.3%
SEN Support13.6%
SEN with EHCP0.6%
Overall Attendance94.3%
Persistent Absence13.6%

Class Sizes

Overall Average29.4
Key Stage 129.4
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Reception120
Year 1115
Year 2118

Pupil Ethnicities

White British63.2%
Indian10.8%
Asian Other7.1%
African6.2%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other3.1%
Pakistani1.1%
Caribbean1.1%
White & Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
White & Black African0.6%
Traveller0.3%
White & Black Caribbean0.3%
Bangladeshi0.3%
Chinese0.3%
Unclassified0.3%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

10 inspections on record

Current Rating
Good· Oct 2022
  • 2022

    School Inspection

    14 October 2022

    View report
    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding
    Early years provisionGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    11
    • Disadvantaged and SEND pupils thrive with tailored support.
    • More support is needed to ensure all pupils access the curriculum.
    Curriculum
    11
    • Leaders have clear plans for what pupils should learn.
    • Some learning sequences lack clarity in building knowledge.
    Leadership
    11
    • Leaders are dedicated and work well together.
    • Leaders must continue to focus on curriculum and assessment.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-implemented.
    • All staff are trained to identify and support at-risk pupils.
    Pupil Progress
    11
    • Pupils learn to read quickly and fluently from an early age.
    • Assessment is inconsistent across subjects, affecting progress.
    Teaching Quality
    11
    • Teachers have high expectations and pupils are motivated.
    • Teachers have good subject knowledge but some planning lacks clarity.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and trips.
    • Pupils actively engage with their local community.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Pupils behave well and feel safe in a respectful environment.
    • Personal development opportunities help improve attendance.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

  • 2019

    Short Inspection

    7 June 2019

    View report
  • 2015

    Full Inspection

    5 June 2015

    View report
    Good
  • 2014

    Monitoring Visit

    23 July 2014

    View report
  • 2013

    Monitoring Visit

    8 July 2013

    View report
  • Full Inspection

    10 May 2013

    View report
    Requires Improvement
  • 2012

    Interim Assessment

    20 March 2012

    View report
  • 2009

    Full Inspection

    15 June 2009

    View report
    Good
  • 2006

    Inspection

    7 October 2006

    View report
  • Full Inspection

    13 September 2006

    View report

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £77,675 or £220 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £55,922 or £158 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Church Road
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0JZ

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