Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5EA
10 simple reasons to choose Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Wye, Ashford.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Ashford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.6 pupils per class and 26.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School makes use of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum, including a residential trip for senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Spring Grove School (0.8 miles); Ashford Prep School (6.4 miles); Kent College Junior School, Canterbury (10.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Challock Primary School (4 miles); Bodsham Church of England Primary School (4.8 miles); Brabourne Church of England Primary School (5.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Ashford School (4.5 miles); The King's School Canterbury (11.1 miles); Kent College Canterbury (11.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Highworth Grammar School (4.4 miles); The Norton Knatchbull School (4.9 miles); Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (10.3 miles).