Charing Church of England Primary School
131%
Capacity
184
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Charing Church of England Primary School
Charing Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 184 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (131% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Charing Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Bird, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1084th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 40 in Ashford.
Charing Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 25 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charing Church of England Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Charing Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN27 0JN |
| Headteacher | Thomas Bird |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 184 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.5% |
| School Capacity | 184 / 140 (131% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1084th of 13,686
Nationally
141st of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
100%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Ashford
Ashford, TN27 0JN
Journey to School
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