Charing Church of England Primary School
URN: 144835 • Ashford TN27 0JN
Overview
- Name
- Charing Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 144835
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thomas Bird (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01233712277
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Ashford TN27 0JN
Summary
Charing Church of England Primary School, located in the village of Charing near Ashford, Kent, is a mixed academy converter catering to 184 pupils, with a capacity of 140. The school operates under the Aquila Trust and emphasizes a nurturing environment grounded in Christian values. The ethos of the school promotes forgiveness, resilience, hope, and compassion, aiming to create a supportive community where every child is valued as an individual.
The curriculum at Charing CE Primary School is designed to foster creativity and a love for learning, with a wide range of subjects including art, science, and physical education. The school also offers a preschool class, Ducklings, for children aged 2 to 4, further enhancing its commitment to early years education. The school maintains a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to providing quality education and support for all students.
Charing CE Primary School encourages parental involvement and community engagement, welcoming visitors to experience its vibrant learning environment. The school aims to equip children with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse society, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future.
The curriculum at Charing CE Primary School is designed to foster creativity and a love for learning, with a wide range of subjects including art, science, and physical education. The school also offers a preschool class, Ducklings, for children aged 2 to 4, further enhancing its commitment to early years education. The school maintains a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to providing quality education and support for all students.
Charing CE Primary School encourages parental involvement and community engagement, welcoming visitors to experience its vibrant learning environment. The school aims to equip children with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse society, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future.
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- Charing Church of England Primary School (other)
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- Contact Us (other)
- Data (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 184
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 91
- FSM %
- 45.50
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 184 | 93 | 91 | 140 | 45.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 179 | 93 | 86 | 140 | 42.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 140 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 116 | 63 | 53 | 140 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 98 | 52 | 46 | 140 | 32.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 95 | 50 | 45 | 140 | 27.40 |
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