Kennington Church of England Academy

About Kennington Church of England Academy

Kennington Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 357 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

357 / 360 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Upper Vicarage Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG

Phone

01233623744

Head Teacher

Karen Godsell

Website

http://www.kennington.school

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kennington Church of England Academy?

Kennington Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Kennington Church of England Academy have?

Kennington Church of England Academy has 357 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Kennington Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Kennington Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kennington Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kennington Church of England Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Kennington Church of England Academy?

Kennington Church of England Academy is located at Upper Vicarage Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG.