Pluckley Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pluckley Church of England Primary School
Address: The Street, Pluckley
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN27 0QS
Telephone Number: 01233 840422
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Kemnal Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Kemnal Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Smith
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 82 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.2%

Location and administration

URN: 138001
DfE Number: 886/3142
UKPRN: 10036989
UPRN: 100062563578
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Upper Weald (E05011774)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 592582E, 145357N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 10' 32.32" N 0° 45' 13.78" E
Plus Code: 9F325QG3+7G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Alexander - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Miss Isabelle Ardizzone - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2028.
  • Mrs Victoria Bach - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mr James Setchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sharon Simpson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 May 2028.
  • Lorraine Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Councillor Mark Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2030.