Smeeth Community Primary School
School Name: Smeeth Community Primary School Address: Caroland Close, Smeeth Town/City: Ashford County: Kent Postcode: TN25 6RX Telephone Number: 01303 813128 Website: www.smeeth.kent.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Foundation school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Trust: Care Foundation Trust
Headteacher: Ms Jennifer Payne
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 120 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.5%
URN: 118381
DfE Number: 886/2289
UKPRN: 10073108
UPRN: 100062562341
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Ashford (E14001069)
Electoral Ward: Bircholt (E05011746)
Easting & Northing: 607714E, 140096N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 23.2" N 0° 58' 1.11" E
Plus Code: 9F324XF8+6Q
DfE Record: View record
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- Faye Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
- Mrs Kate Cox - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
- Mr James Dearden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
- Mrs Linda Dodds - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
- Mr Tristan Hardiman - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 May 2026.
- Samantha Hunt - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
- Jennifer Payne - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Alex Senior - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2027.