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Smarden Primary School

Ashford, TN27 8NDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#7,950
of 13,686 nationally

About Smarden Primary School

Smarden Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 50 applications for just 15 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.33. Of those, 18 were first-preference applications, and all 15 places went to first-preference families. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth and a good reputation in the Ashford area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 2 to 11, and has a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Claudia Miller leads a school that currently has 175 pupils, well above its official capacity of 105, which further underlines its popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, slightly below the national average, indicating a relatively mixed catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPluckley Road, Ashford, Ashford, TN27 8ND
HeadteacherClaudia Miller
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils175
Free School Meals (FSM)11.4%
School Capacity175 / 105 (167% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: smardenprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Smarden 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.