Open State Primary Mixed

Smeeth Community Primary School

Caroland Close, Ashford, TN25 6RX
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Smeeth Community Primary School
Ashford, TN25 6RX
107 Pupils
140 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
15.90% FSM %
54 Boys
53 Girls
About Smeeth Community Primary School

Smeeth Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ashford, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 107 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Jennifer Payne.

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 Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Ashford
Parliamentary Constituency Ashford
Ward Bircholt
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CARE Foundation Trust
UKPRN 10073108
URN 118381
Data Last Updated 13-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Dearden Chair of Governors 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Faye Bennett Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Graham Bush Governor 29/09/2021 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Cox Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Linda Dodds Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by LA
Mr Tristan Hardiman Governor 25/05/2022 24/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Hunt Governor 23/01/2024 22/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Jennifer Payne Governor 18/05/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Alex Senior Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Smeeth Community Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ashford, Kent.
Smeeth Community Primary School has 107 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Smeeth Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Smeeth Community Primary School is Ms Jennifer Payne.
Smeeth Community Primary School is at Caroland Close, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RX, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Smeeth Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Smeeth Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jennifer Payne
Caroland Close, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RX
01303813128
www.smeeth.kent.sch.uk
Location
TN25 6RX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118381
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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