Charing CofE Primary School
School Road, Ashford, TN27 0JN
Age range
Ages 2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
184
Headteacher
Mr Thomas Bird
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Charing CofE Primary School
Charing CofE Primary School is a primary academy in Charing, Ashford, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Church of England school. The school has a nursery.
Learning and school life
The school emphasises inclusion, resilience, curiosity and creativity. School life also includes Forest School, music, sport, physical education and enrichment activities. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. The school's SEND information covers autism and specific learning difficulties. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
Please check with the school
The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Specialisms
Autism; Specific learning difficulties
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Charing CofE Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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What type of school is Charing CofE Primary School?
Charing CofE Primary School is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Charing CofE Primary School cover?
Charing CofE Primary School serves pupils aged 2 to 11.
What SEND support does Charing CofE Primary School offer?
Charing CofE Primary School is a mainstream school. Areas of SEND support include autism and specific learning difficulties.
What is Charing CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Charing CofE Primary School Good after its inspection on 10 February 2026.
Where is Charing CofE Primary School?
Charing CofE Primary School is at School Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0JN.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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