Smeeth Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Smeeth Community Primary School
Address: Caroland Close, Smeeth
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN25 6RX
Telephone Number: 01303 813128
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Care Foundation Trust

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.