The John Wallis Church of England Academy is an all-through academy in Ashford, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The John Wallis Church of England Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.72 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 31.8, 40% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of D.
The school has 1,731 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 19.6%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving The John Wallis Church of England Academy, student destinations include 47% going on to university and 12% entering apprenticeships.
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The John Wallis Church of England Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.72, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 31.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
40% of students at The John Wallis Church of England Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At The John Wallis Church of England Academy, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
74% met the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths.
Students at The John Wallis Church of England Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of D. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at The John Wallis Church of England Academy is 19.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The John Wallis Church of England Academy has 1,731 pupils on roll.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The John Wallis Church of England Academy, 47% go on to university and 12% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The John Wallis Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The John Wallis Church of England Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The John Wallis Church of England Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
64/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
26/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.