The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Iain Witts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings Park School
Independent · Very close
Furley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 755m away
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Linden Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Finberry Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
East Stour Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Beaver Green Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School?
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School take?
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School?
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School is in Ashford, TN23 3EF, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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