St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Address: Noakes Meadow
Town/City: Ashford
County: Kent
Postcode: TN23 4RB
Telephone Number: 01233 623199
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Sponsor: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Bryant
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.7%

Location and administration

URN: 141067
DfE Number: 886/3743
UKPRN: 10046324
UPRN: 100062559274
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Ashford (E07000105)
Constituency: Ashford (E14001069)
Electoral Ward: Beaver (E05011744)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 600090E, 141538N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 8' 19.58" N 0° 51' 32.31" E
Plus Code: 9F324VQ5+GH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ashford Oaks Community Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Beaver Green Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Victoria Road Primary School (1.1km)
  4. The John Wallis Church of England Academy (1.2km)
  5. Great Chart Primary School (1.2km)
  6. The Wyvern School (Buxford) (1.3km)
  7. The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.4km)
  8. The T3 School (1.4km)
  9. Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School (1.6km)
  10. Highworth Grammar School (1.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Headteacher Helen Bryant - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Dino Di Marco - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Margaret Eldridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
  • Mr Somy Joy Mathew - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Philip Monday - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2028.
  • Titus Msoka - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mrs Cinzia Natella - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2029.
  • Rev Joseph Sebastian - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 June 2030.
  • Mrs Marcia Stevens - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Dr Emeke Eugene Utulu - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2029.