The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Pang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hoxton Close, Great Chart Primary School, ASHFORD, Kent, TN23 5LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Beaver Green Primary School
Primary · 716m away
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Special school · 864m away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 1.2km away
Chilmington Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Godinton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Chart Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Chart Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Chart Primary School?
Great Chart Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Chart Primary School take?
Great Chart Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Chart Primary School?
Great Chart Primary School is in ASHFORD, TN23 5LB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Chart Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Chart Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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