Smeeth Community Primary School
URN: 118381 • Ashford TN25 6RX
Overview
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Payne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01303813128
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Caroland Close, Ashford TN25 6RX
Summary
Smeeth Community Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Ashford, Kent, with a current enrolment of 107 pupils and a capacity of 140. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, encapsulated in its ethos of "Small School, Big Dreams." This approach aims to provide a nurturing space where children can learn, grow, and succeed.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote their academic and personal development. Smeeth Community Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and values the voice of the community, ensuring that families feel connected and supported throughout their child's educational journey.
With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to serving a diverse community. Smeeth Community Primary School also hosts open days and individual tours for prospective parents, fostering transparency and engagement with families considering the school for their children.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote their academic and personal development. Smeeth Community Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and values the voice of the community, ensuring that families feel connected and supported throughout their child's educational journey.
With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to serving a diverse community. Smeeth Community Primary School also hosts open days and individual tours for prospective parents, fostering transparency and engagement with families considering the school for their children.
Useful links
- Smeeth Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Smeeth Newsletter 26th September 2025 (download)
- Smeeth Newsletter 12th September 2025 (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CARE Foundation Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 107
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 107 | 54 | 53 | 140 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 117 | 67 | 50 | 140 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 140 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 140 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 126 | 63 | 63 | 140 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 127 | 60 | 67 | 140 | 4.70 |
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