Mersham Primary School
URN: 118377 • Ashford TN25 6NU
Overview
- Name
- Mersham Primary School
- URN
- 118377
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CARE Foundation Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cheryl Chalkley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01233720449
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Ashford TN25 6NU
Summary
Mersham Primary School is a foundation school located in a rural village near Ashford, Kent, accommodating 171 pupils with a capacity for 210. The school serves a diverse catchment area, welcoming children from surrounding villages and local housing developments. Mersham Primary aims to create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning and take responsibility for their education.
The curriculum at Mersham Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and enriching, focusing on high standards and the development of knowledge and skills across various subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents and the local community to foster independence, respect, and high expectations among students.
Mersham Primary offers opportunities for outdoor learning, taking advantage of its extensive grounds and beautiful countryside views. The school encourages parental involvement and is open to arranging guided tours for prospective families throughout the academic year. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Mersham Primary is designed to be broad, balanced, and enriching, focusing on high standards and the development of knowledge and skills across various subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents and the local community to foster independence, respect, and high expectations among students.
Mersham Primary offers opportunities for outdoor learning, taking advantage of its extensive grounds and beautiful countryside views. The school encourages parental involvement and is open to arranging guided tours for prospective families throughout the academic year. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CARE Foundation Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 171
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 171 | 97 | 74 | 210 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 178 | 90 | 88 | 210 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 89 | 89 | 210 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 89 | 89 | 210 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 183 | 98 | 85 | 210 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 194 | 97 | 97 | 210 | 6.70 |
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