The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- CHIDDINGSTONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
- Head
- Kate Haysom (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chiddingstone, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Chiddingstone Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Chiddingstone Church of England School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Chiddingstone Church of England School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chiddingstone Church of England School take?
Chiddingstone Church of England School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chiddingstone Church of England School?
Chiddingstone Church of England School is in Edenbridge, TN8 7AH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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