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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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