How many pupils does Smarden Primary School have?

Smarden Primary School has 175 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

89% of pupils at Smarden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Smarden Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Smarden Primary School is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Smarden Primary School?

Smarden Primary School is located at Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND.

Smarden Primary School

Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

89%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

175

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Smarden Primary School

Smarden Primary School is an academy converter in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 175 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 175 / 105 (167%) · over capacity
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.4%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

16%

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)

89%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

4.1%

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.

7.56

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

23.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

5.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£39,963

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£605 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£5,680

Spend per pupil

£7,577

Income per pupil

55%

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: Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
Phone: 01233770316
Executive Head Teacher: Claudia Miller
Website: www.smardenprimaryschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Smarden Primary School?: Smarden Primary School is an academy converter in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Smarden Primary School have?: Smarden Primary School has 175 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Smarden Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 89% of pupils at Smarden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Smarden Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Smarden Primary School is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Smarden Primary School?: Smarden Primary School is located at Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND.

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