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Challock Primary School

Ashford, TN25 4BUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,613
of 13,686 nationally

About Challock Primary School

Challock Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 80 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.67. Of those 80 applications, 37 were first-preference choices, and all 30 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Ashford area. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey result, the combination of high first-preference numbers and a waiting list tells its own story about how families rate the experience here. The school is led by headteacher Susan Sweet and caters for 209 pupils, just one short of its official capacity of 210, so it is running very close to full. With a non-religious character and a mixed intake, it serves the local community without any faith-based admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Ashford, Ashford, TN25 4BU
HeadteacherSusan Sweet
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersDanceNetballCross CountryTennisGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubScience ClubCodingGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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