Chiddingstone Church of England School, Edenbridge
Chiddingstone Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Edenbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Edenbridge with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Chiddingstone Church of England School in detail
Chiddingstone Church of England School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Chiddingstone Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Chiddingstone Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Chiddingstone Church of England School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Chiddingstone Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chiddingstone Church of England School are Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 62% reading, 54% maths); Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 58% maths); Four Elms Primary School (2.8 miles, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Leigh Primary School (3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths).
Chiddingstone Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPenshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolFour Elms Primary SchoolLeigh Primary School
What parents say
166 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Chiddingstone Church of England School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 97% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (95%).
Who goes there
4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Chiddingstone Church of England School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Penshurst Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chiddingstone Church of England School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Chiddingstone provides an exceptional learning environment where pupils are inquisitive, engaged and achieve exceptionally well. The school combines ambitious academic teaching with rich personal development opportunities, helping every child thrive. Teachers use skilled questioning to embed learning, and the school provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs to succeed alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Thoughtfully sequenced curriculum that is relevant, interesting and develops pupils' wider experience through trips and visitors
- Highly competent leadership that supports staff well and enables teachers to focus productively in class
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with very positive relationships and strong attendance
- Thorough provision for pupils with SEND who achieve extremely well with swift identification and adaptations
- Extensive offer of clubs and activities including orchestra, choir, forest school and residential trips
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School orchestra, choir, forest school, residential camping trips, residential Paris trip, story-writing club, lunchtime clubs, breakfast club, after-school club
Chiddingstone Church of England School is an exceptional primary school where pupils feel happy, safe and loved, with outstanding achievement across all areas. The school is very ambitious for all pupils and enacts its vision of 'Going above and beyond together' with strong outcomes in national tests.
At a Glance
4.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
166 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Edenbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Edenbridge
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
100
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,536
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,910
Per pupil
£1115k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
1.7%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Chiddingstone Church of England School
What are SATs results like at Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Of the pupils at Chiddingstone Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Chiddingstone Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Chiddingstone Church of England School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Chiddingstone Church of England School?
No fixed boundary. When Chiddingstone Church of England School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Chiddingstone Church of England School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Classes at Chiddingstone Church of England School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Chiddingstone Church of England School has around 209 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chiddingstone Church of England School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Chiddingstone Church of England School in 2024/25. 1.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Chiddingstone Church of England School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Chiddingstone Church of England School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Chiddingstone Church of England School is at Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)