Charing Church of England Primary School, Ashford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Charing Primary excels at helping all pupils, including those with additional needs, make rapid progress from their starting points. The school creates a purposeful, happy environment with expert teachers who quickly spot and fix gaps in learning. Staff clearly care deeply - parents say they go above and beyond - and pupils develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of belonging.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well in national tests with progress that matches high-quality work in their books
- Highly ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with expert teaching that addresses misconceptions quickly
- Systematic early identification of pupil needs with skilled staff delivering carefully planned interventions
- Strong personal development programme building pupils' understanding of diversity, healthy relationships and online safety
- Experienced governors and leaders with clear ambition for every pupil and high-quality staff professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance is not yet at national averages, though it has improved steadily over time
- Further refinement of curriculum sequencing in some subjects to support more responsive teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to Houses of Parliament, art gallery visits, school sports representation
Charing Church of England Primary School is rated as having a Strong standard across all areas of inspection. The school demonstrates exceptional achievement, ambitious curriculum delivery, and strong leadership with a clear focus on pupil wellbeing and progress.
At a Glance
41.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 93%. Maths has improved from 88% to 93%. Writing has improved from 88% to 93%.
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
142%
Over capacity
199 pupils
140 capacity
59 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ashford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashford
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.59894%
Overall absence
29.2517%
Persistent absence
147
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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