Bodsham CofE Primary School

Bodsham CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bodsham, near Ashford for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 75 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is below the typical size for a primary school in Ashford. It has a Church of England religious character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mrs Mary Stephen leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 19 May 2026, Bodsham CofE Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 79% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.9%, which is attendance of about 95.1% (2024/25). Around 10.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Bodsham CofE Primary School

You apply for a place at Bodsham CofE Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Bodsham CofE Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Support listed by the school includes adaptive classroom teaching; Speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Bodsham CofE Primary School contact details and location

You will find Bodsham CofE Primary School at Bodsham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5JQ. The school office can be reached on 01233 750374. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.