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Ashford, Kent

Chilmington Green Primary School

Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4QE

Ofsted rating

Good

Grade 3 of 4 · Inspected 06/12/2022

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Pupils

284

Ages

2 to 11

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

2 to 11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

284

Headteacher

Mrs Tamsin Mobbs

Type

Primary

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Kent

Overview

About Chilmington Green Primary School

Chilmington Green Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Ashford for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 284 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Ashford on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mrs Tamsin Mobbs leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 6 December 2022, Chilmington Green 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 46% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 6.4%, which is attendance of about 93.6% (2024/25). Around 31.4% 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 Chilmington Green Primary School

You apply for a place at Chilmington Green 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

Chilmington Green Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 14; Not Applicable. 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 an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Chilmington Green Primary School contact details and location

You will find Chilmington Green Primary School at Jemmett Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QE. The school office can be reached on 01233 622686. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted inspected

Overall effectiveness

Last inspection: 06/12/2022

3
Grade
Good
Solid standard

Quality of Education

How well pupils are taught and what they learn

GoodGrade 3

Behaviour and Attitudes

How pupils behave and their attitude to learning

GoodGrade 3

Personal Development

Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing

GoodGrade 3

Leadership and Management

How well the school is run

GoodGrade 3

Early Years

Quality of nursery and Reception

OutstandingGrade 4
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Getting in

Chilmington Green Primary School admissions and catchment area

Non-selective state school

No entrance test - you apply on the common application form

Chilmington Green Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.

Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions

How to apply

  1. 1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)

    Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.

  2. 2. National Offer Day (mid-April)

    You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.

  3. 3. Accept and, if needed, appeal

    Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.

  4. 4. In-year admissions

    Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.

Didn't get a place? You can appeal

If Chilmington Green Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.

How to appeal a school offer
How the school is doing

Chilmington Green Primary School results and attendance

46%

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

94%

Attendance

31%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND support at Chilmington Green Primary School

SEND setting

Mainstream school with resourced provision

SEND provision

Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 14; Not Applicable

For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.

Before and after school

Wraparound care and nursery at Chilmington Green Primary School

Nursery

Yes

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Chilmington Green Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27

These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.

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

View Kent County Council term dates
Answers for parents

Chilmington Green Primary School: frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a place at Chilmington Green Primary School?

Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Chilmington Green Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.

What is Chilmington Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chilmington Green Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 December 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.

How big is Chilmington Green Primary School and what ages does it take?

Chilmington Green Primary School has around 284 pupils on roll and covers ages 2 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.

What SEND support does Chilmington Green Primary School offer?

Chilmington Green Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.

Does Chilmington Green Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?

Chilmington Green Primary School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.

What are Chilmington Green Primary School's term dates and INSET days?

Chilmington Green Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.

Where is Chilmington Green Primary School and how do I contact the school?

Chilmington Green Primary School is at Jemmett Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QE. The office number is 01233 622686. A map and directions are on this page.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.

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