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About St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

St Simon's mission is to work, learn, pray and play together to fulfil God's unique plan for each and every one of us.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr. Peter McCabe

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 5.0
Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 37 responses • 17.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

81.1% positive 18.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.5% positive 13.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

83.8% positive 16.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

83.7% positive 13.5% negative

My child does well at this school

78.4% positive 16.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 37 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
9.6
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

68.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.

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Reviews 3

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Emily D Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Outstanding Experience at St Simon's"

My daughter loves going to St Simon's, the teachers are amazing and the school's mission to work, learn, pray and play together really shines through. We're so grateful for the excellent facilities and wonderful community. The school's values and programs have helped shape my daughter into a kind and confident person.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah H Unconfirmed
Parent Feb 1, 2022
4.0

"A Good but Not Excellent Experience"

Overall, we've had a good experience at St Simon's, but there are a few areas where we feel the school is lacking. The teachers are generally supportive and the facilities are great, but sometimes we've found the communication from the school to be a bit patchy. We're also a bit disappointed that the school didn't quite live up to the high standards we'd been expecting, especially in terms of the Catholic education. Still, we know every school has its strengths and weaknesses, and St Simon's is a good choice for many families.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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David B Unconfirmed
Parent Jun 1, 2021
5.0

"St Simon's - A Wonderful School Experience"

Our children had a fantastic time at St Simon's, the staff were always supportive and the school's Catholic ethos was something that really mattered to us. We were particularly impressed with the strong sense of community and the way the school worked with parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children. We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to send our children there.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5

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