The John Wallis Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 30.6 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 30.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 31%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.72
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.91, -0.53]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 229 | 30.6 | — | 31.0% | 17.0% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 236 | 31.8 | -0.72 | 32.6% | 28.8% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 206 | 35.1 | -0.45 | 36.0% | 5.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 202 | 36.8 | -0.55 | 47.0% | 9.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136197 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Damian McBeath |
| Trust | THE JOHN WALLIS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY, ASHFORD |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | TN23 3HG |
| Latest pupils | 229 |
| FSM eligible | 38.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
http://www.thejohnwallisacademy.orgView local authority page1233623465| DfE number | 6919 |
| UKPRN | 10030997 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 18 Mar 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |