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Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School

Ashford, TN23 3EFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,993
of 13,686 nationally

About Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School

Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 178 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.97. Of those, 69 put it as their first preference, and 53 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Ashford area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character and a current roll of 423 pupils — just three over its official capacity of 420. Headteacher Iain Witts leads a school that, in its most recent ungraded inspection in April 2024, was judged to have 'remained Good'. The previous graded inspection, back in 2012, also rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management judged Good too. That consistency is reassuring for parents weighing up their options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Hill, Ashford, Ashford, TN23 3EF
HeadteacherIain Witts
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils423
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity423 / 420 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: kingsnorth.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School

Kingsnorth 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.