Challock Primary School

Challock Primary School is a primary school in Challock, near Ashford for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 209 pupils are on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mrs Susan Sweet leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 11 July 2023, Challock Primary School was judged Outstanding. 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 67% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.5%, which is attendance of about 95.5% (2024/25). Around 11.8% 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 Challock Primary School

You apply for a place at Challock 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

Challock Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Specific learning difficulties. Support listed by the school includes speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies; Support for pupils with education, health and care plans. 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. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Challock Primary School contact details and location

You will find Challock Primary School at Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BU. The school office can be reached on 01233 740286. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.