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What is Challock Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Challock Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Challock Primary School located?

Challock Primary School is located in Ashford, Kent, South East, TN25 4BU.

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Challock Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Challock Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Challock Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Challock Primary School has 57% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 106 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023KS2 expected57%Attendance94.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Challock Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 106 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Challock Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 69/100

Good surroundings

Air quality78/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Challock Primary School

At Challock Primary School, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

71% met the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths.

Attendance at Challock Primary School

Challock Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Challock Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Challock Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Challock Primary School

Challock Primary School has 106 pupils on roll.

12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Challock Primary School Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Challock Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Challock Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Challock Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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