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Smeeth Community Primary School

Ashford, TN25 6RXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#8,356
of 13,686 nationally

About Smeeth Community Primary School

Smeeth Community Primary School sits in the middle of the pack for Kent primary schools, with a Key Stage 2 combined expected standard score of 58% that falls just short of the local authority average of 63%. That five-point gap is modest, but it tells a nuanced story: the school is not a standout performer on headline metrics, yet it is far from the bottom of the pile. In the Ashford district, it ranks 23rd out of 40 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half locally, while nationally it sits around the 61st percentile. What really sets Smeeth apart, however, is the contrast between its academic outcomes and the quality of its wider provision. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 awarded it an overall Good rating, with two Outstanding judgements — for behaviour and attitudes, and for early years provision — that suggest a school doing something genuinely impressive beneath the surface of its SATs scores.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCaroland Close, Ashford, Ashford, TN25 6RX
HeadteacherJennifer Payne
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
School Capacity107 / 140 (76% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsSwimmingDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirArt ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smeeth Community Primary School

Smeeth Community 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.