Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 20th of 38 primary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 10 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils feel safe and part of a caring community. They trust adults in school and feel appreciated in a purposeful and happy environment. A growing proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged now attend Kingsnorth. The school has carefully adapted the provision to support these pupils' needs. As a result, all pupils feel welcomed and confident that adults and other pupils care and understand them. One pupil told the inspector, 'I see myself in what we learn.' The well-rounded experience of the curriculum and support means that pupils usually achieve well across the curriculum. The school's offer beyond the academic is well considered. Pupils work to embody the ideal of the 'Kingsnorth pupil' and aspire to be 'Interactive, Investigative, and Inclusive'. Experiences such as the choir's regular public performances include and prioritise disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are passionate about these opportunities. Playtimes have a joyous atmosphere. Significant changes have been made to the provision at playtimes, and pupils' views have been instrumental in planning this. As a result, pupils take responsibility for their conduct and rise to the school's high expectations. The behaviour of pupils in classes is impeccable, and they behave with kindness and inclusivity.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not yet consistently implemented. This means that not all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve as well as they could. The school must support staff to present new knowledge and skills precisely and to refine tasks so that pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are sharply focused on learning the most important content so they achieve equally highly across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furley Park Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Finberry Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| East Stour Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Beaver Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Iain Witts
- Phone
- 01233622673
- Address
- Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EF
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 142429
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.