Pluckley Church of England Primary School
The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pluckley Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 38 primary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2015, report published 20 July 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils describe their school as being a happy, safe and inspiring place. They are committed to the school's values, which are embedded in school life. Pupils feel that following these helps them to learn and to be good friends. This values-led approach is indicative of the school's high expectations. Behaviour is exemplary. There are clear expectations for pupils both in and outside of the classroom. As a result, learning time is free from disruption. Throughout the school, pupils display positive attitudes to their education. This contributes to the school's high standards of achievement. Leadership opportunities are a central part of pupils' experience. Whether as ambassadors, house captains or student governors, pupils play an active role in shaping school life. They take responsibility for organising games at breaktime and lunchtime. Pupils enjoy raising money for charitable projects, such as through movie nights or bake sales. Older pupils welcome the chance to act as role models for their younger peers. Although it is a small school, pupils are encouraged to have 'big ideas'. This begins from the early years, where staff support children to be creative and curious. As a result, they make a strong start to their formal education.
What the school should improve
- There are times when errors in some pupils' work are not identified and corrected in full. This can lead to mistakes persisting and variations in the quality of their written work as a result. The school needs to ensure that teachers are more systematic about identifying and correcting errors in pupils' work throughout the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
82 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Pluckley Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Charing Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 93% met the expected standard |
| Smarden Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Bethersden Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Godinton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lorraine Smith
- Phone
- 01233840422
- Address
- The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QS
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 138001
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.