Smarden Primary School Catchment Area
Smarden Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ashford, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
175
Pupils
105
Capacity
167%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Smarden Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Smarden Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Smarden Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8ND
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137529
Other Primary Schools in Ashford
If Smarden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashford are the next closest alternatives.
Aldington Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TN25 7EE
Victoria Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN23 7HQ
Willesborough Infant School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TN24 0JZ
Willesborough Junior School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TN24 0JU
Bethersden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN26 3AH
Brook Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TN25 5PB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Smarden Primary School
Is Smarden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Smarden Primary School currently has 175 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Smarden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Smarden Primary School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Smarden Primary School cover? ▾
Smarden 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 Smarden Primary School? ▾
Smarden Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.