Kennington Church of England Academy
URN: 141329 • Ashford TN24 9AG
Overview
- Name
- Kennington Church of England Academy
- URN
- 141329
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Godsell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01233623744
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Vicarage Road, Ashford TN24 9AG
Summary
Kennington Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Ashford, Kent, with a current enrolment of 357 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning. The academy operates under the Church of England’s Vision for Education, focusing on wisdom, community, dignity, and respect.
The curriculum at Kennington CE Academy is broad and balanced, encompassing subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for Forest School activities. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional and social well-being, offering resources like a Nurture Hub and play therapy to support students' mental health.
Collaboration with Downs View Infant School enhances the educational experience, fostering a sense of community within the Kennington and wider Ashford area. The school promotes inclusivity and values each child's unique contributions, ensuring that all students feel respected and valued throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Kennington CE Academy is broad and balanced, encompassing subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for Forest School activities. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional and social well-being, offering resources like a Nurture Hub and play therapy to support students' mental health.
Collaboration with Downs View Infant School enhances the educational experience, fostering a sense of community within the Kennington and wider Ashford area. The school promotes inclusivity and values each child's unique contributions, ensuring that all students feel respected and valued throughout their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 357
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 174
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 357 | 183 | 174 | 360 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 355 | 186 | 169 | 360 | 28.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 344 | 171 | 173 | 360 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 344 | 171 | 173 | 360 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 351 | 173 | 178 | 360 | 24.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 354 | 174 | 180 | 360 | 22.90 |
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