Pluckley Church of England Primary School
85%
Capacity
89
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Pluckley Church of England Primary School
Pluckley 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 89 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Pluckley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lorraine Smith, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1662nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 40 in Ashford.
Pluckley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 12 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
Pluckley Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (28 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pluckley Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ashford, Pluckley 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 | The Street, Ashford, Ashford, TN27 0QS |
| Headteacher | Lorraine Smith |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 89 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.0% |
| School Capacity | 89 / 105 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1662nd of 13,686
Nationally
227th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 40
In Ashford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
36%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
28 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pluckley Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
The Street, Ashford
Ashford, TN27 0QS
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