Smarden Primary School — Primary School in Ashford

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Smarden Primary School

Ashford, TN27 8ND

175 Pupils

105 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

11.40% FSM %

95 Boys

80 Girls

About Smarden Primary School

Smarden Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Claudia Miller.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

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	Weald North
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-10-2011
UKPRN	10035486
URN	137529
Data Last Updated	26-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Claire Summers	Chair of Local Governing Body	16/09/2025	17/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Davies	Local Governor	16/09/2025	15/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katherine Gibbs	Local Governor	04/06/2023	04/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Hoyle	Local Governor	01/07/2022	30/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Judge	Local Governor	01/07/2022	30/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kym Marsh	Local Governor	12/07/2023	11/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claudia Miller	Local Governor	01/01/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nicola Weeks	Local Governor	08/01/2025	07/01/2029	Elected by parents