Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, Ashford

In its own words: "Woodchurch Church of England Primary School is a small, rural village school nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside. Serving the children of Woodchurch and the surrounding areas, the school has a long and proud history of providing high-quality education within a caring and inclusive Christian environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our pupils, staff, and governors, we warmly welcome you to Woodchurch CE Primary School. Our school is proud of its friendly atmosphere, strong sense of community, and caring, inclusive environment. Guided by Christian values, we are committed to making sure every child feels safe, respected, and encouraged throughout their time with us."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Woodchurch Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 56% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Woodchurch Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodchurch Church of England Primary School are High Halden Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 42% maths); Bethersden Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 54% maths); St Michael's Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths); and Tenterden Infant School (3.6 miles, Good).

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Woodchurch Church of England Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bonny Cravat (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Woodchurch Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.