John Mayne Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at John Mayne Church of England Primary School

John Mayne Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge John Mayne Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged John Mayne Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend John Mayne Church of England Primary School?

John Mayne Church of England Primary School has 94 pupils on roll.

What ages does John Mayne Church of England Primary School take?

John Mayne Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is John Mayne Church of England Primary School located?

John Mayne Church of England Primary School is located in Ashford, TN27 8AL, Kent.

How do I apply to John Mayne Church of England Primary School?

John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does John Mayne Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — John Mayne Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from John Mayne Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at John Mayne Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.681 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at John Mayne Church of England Primary School?

When John Mayne Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care — a child under the age of 18 years for whom the local authority provides accommodation by agreement with their parents/carers (Section 22 of the Children Act 1989) or who ceased to be so because they became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order under Part IV of the Act... (full definition as printed, including previously looked after children adopted or under special guardianship orders, and those previously in state care outside England); 2. Current Family Association — a brother or sister in the same school at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – live within 2 miles of the school, or have moved to a property that is nearer to the school than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness' criterion'; 3. Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school’s legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend our school. Equally this priority will apply to children whose parents’/guardians’ physical or mental health or social needs mean that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend our school. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or other practitioner who can demonstrate a special connection between these needs and our school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at John Mayne Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84% of pupils at John Mayne Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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