Great Chart Primary School
Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, TN23 5LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Chart Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 38 primary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 18 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
This school has the highest expectations for all its pupils. Pupils learn to make a difference to society, for example by accompanying the headteacher to parish council meetings where they discuss the work of the school. Pupils thrive, taking responsibility through leadership roles, including being an 'eco-warrior' or digital ambassador. They love leading assemblies, environmental projects and working with staff to review the curriculum. Parents are thrilled at how their children 'gain valuable life skills'. Behaviour is impeccable. Pupils are polite and respectful, always holding doors open for others. Governors, leaders and staff are role models, showing compassion for all. School life is underpinned by termly values of teamwork, ambition, responsibility, resilience, kindness and independence. Pupils take great care of each other and their school. Playtimes are delightful, as pupils challenge themselves using the impressive outdoor gym or enjoy the peace of the sensory garden. Pupils are passionately opposed to prejudice. They show maturity when challenging homophobia, sexism and racism in society. Everyone enjoys celebrating festivals from world faiths. A diverse club offer ensures that there is something for everyone. Pupils enjoy opportunities such as rugby, chess, Irish dancing, engineering, football, sewing, choir and Spanish. Leaders are diligent to ensure that disadvantaged pupils never miss out.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Great Chart Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Beaver Green Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Chilmington Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Wendy Pang
- Phone
- 07706654504
- Address
- Hoxton Close, Singleton, Great Chart Primary School, Ashford, TN23 5LB
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118375
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.