Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Pluckley Church of England Primary School

The Street, Ashford, TN27 0QS
Part of: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Pluckley Church of England Primary School
Ashford, TN27 0QS
89 Pupils
119 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
18.00% FSM %
50 Boys
39 Girls
About Pluckley Church of England Primary School

Pluckley Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ashford, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 119. Current headteacher: Lorraine Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Ashford
Parliamentary Constituency Weald of Kent
Ward Upper Weald
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036989
URN 138001
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sharon Simpson Chair of Local Governing Body 13/05/2024 12/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Alexander Local Governor 15/10/2020 14/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Isabelle Ardizzone Local Governor 13/05/2024 12/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Bach Local Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Ciara Jones Local Governor 29/04/2022 15/10/2025 Elected by parents
Rev Elizabeth Marsh Local Governor 29/04/2022 14/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Setchell Local Governor 31/08/2020 30/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Lorraine Smith Local Governor 25/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Mark Taylor Local Governor 10/03/2026 09/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Egerton Church of England Primary School
2.79 km • Ashford
Other
Heath Farm School
3.72 km • Ashford
Other
Charing Church of England Primary School
4.89 km • Ashford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pluckley Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ashford, Kent.
Pluckley Church of England Primary School has 89 pupils, with a capacity of 119.
Pluckley Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Pluckley Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at Pluckley Church of England Primary School is Mrs Lorraine Smith.
Pluckley Church of England Primary School is at The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QS, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Pluckley Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pluckley Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Lorraine Smith
The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QS
01233840422
www.pluckley-tkat.org/
Location
TN27 0QS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138001
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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