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Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Ashford, CT4 8DEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
#8,863
of 13,686 nationally

About Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Kent local authority, serving just 86 pupils from ages 4 to 11. Within Ashford, it ranks 27th out of 40 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the borough. Across the wider Kent authority, where there are 459 primary schools, it sits at rank 290. The top-performing peers in the same local authority include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which achieve higher ranking scores. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 38 applications for just 8 places, with 5 first-preference offers made. This suggests strong local demand despite its middling ranking, likely driven by its Church of England character and its position as a village school in the Ashford area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Hill, Canterbury, Ashford, CT4 8DE
HeadteacherRebecca Dolan
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils86
Free School Meals (FSM)27.9%
School Capacity86 / 105 (82% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricketGymnasticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubGardeningBook ClubScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.