Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
86
Pupils
4.8x
Demand
About Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Ashford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Dolan, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8863rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 40 in Ashford.
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 8 places, making it 4.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Gardening, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Chilham, St Mary's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill, Canterbury, Ashford, CT4 8DE |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Dolan |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.9% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8863rd of 13,686
Nationally
1323rd of 2,034
In South East
27th of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
57%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
38
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Hill, Canterbury
Ashford, CT4 8DE
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