Smeeth Community Primary School
Ashford, TN25 6RX · Kent · primary school
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231st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 3,899 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Smeeth Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the ECO Club and Forest School, attend trips to the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury and Deer Park, and can access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 120 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest Club sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Smeeth Community Primary School
Overview
Smeeth Community Primary School is described as having a "strong community feel" where pupils and families benefit from positive relationships. The report highlights that pupils behave "exceptionally well" and are "self-assured and articulate," creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Leaders have taken "decisive action" since the previous inspection, resulting in an ambitious curriculum and effective early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of self-control" and take responsibility for making the school inclusive, embodying values such as compassion and respect.
- Early reading is taught "very effectively," with staff expertise allowing them to quickly identify misconceptions and build children’s resilience.
- The early years provision is "exceptionally strong," featuring well-planned activities that support independent learning and engagement.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum with "thoughtful connections" between Reception and later stages, ensuring pupils with special educational needs are well supported.
- The learning environment is "positive and welcoming," with reading prioritised through inviting book corners and a well-used library.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects is "not as precise as it needs to be," meaning staff do not always quickly identify subject-specific misconceptions.
- There is no yet "systematic process for supporting pupils to retain their learning over time," which leaders need to develop to help pupils connect and remember knowledge long-term.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an "effective culture of safeguarding" where staff receive regular training and concerns are acted on quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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