How many pupils does Mersham Primary School have?

Mersham Primary School has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Mersham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Mersham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Mersham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mersham Primary School is part of CARE Foundation Trust.

Where is Mersham Primary School?

Mersham Primary School is located at Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU.

Mersham Primary School

Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

171

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Mersham Primary School

Mersham Primary School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 171 pupils on roll. It is part of CARE Foundation Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 171 / 210 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30%

Free school meals

12.1%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

15.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

9.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

21.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

5.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£44,082

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,341 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,573

Spend per pupil

£6,291

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU
Phone: 01233720449
Headteacher: Cheryl Chalkley
Website: www.mersham.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

CARE Foundation Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mersham Primary School?: Mersham Primary School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Mersham Primary School have?: Mersham Primary School has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Mersham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Mersham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Mersham Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Mersham Primary School is part of CARE Foundation Trust.
Where is Mersham Primary School?: Mersham Primary School is located at Church Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU.

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