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Charing Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Charing Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ashford, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 184 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

184

Pupils

140

Capacity

131%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Charing Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Charing Church of England Primary School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 184 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Charing Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JN
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
45.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144835

Other Primary Schools in Ashford

If Charing Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Charing Church of England Primary School

Is Charing Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Charing Church of England Primary School currently has 184 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Charing Church of England Primary School?

Charing Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Charing Church of England Primary School cover?

Charing Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashford, Kent, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Charing Church of England Primary School?

Charing Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.