Chilmington Green Primary School: A Parent-Friendly Guide

The essentials at a glance

• Name: Chilmington Green Primary School
• Address: Mock Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DS
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Type: Free school (academy)
• Trust: The Stour Academy Trust
• Headteacher: Mrs Tamsin Mobbs
• URN: 145115
• Local authority: Kent County Council
• Ofsted: Good overall (December 2022) with Outstanding early years

A primary school built into the community

Chilmington Green Primary School was built as part of the long-term plan for the new Chilmington Green community. It welcomes children from the local area and supports their education from the early years through to the end of primary.

For families moving in, the primary school is often the first proper point of contact with the wider community. School-gate friendships, parents' groups and after-school activities all feed into the broader picture of community life.

The trust behind the school

The school is part of The Stour Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust of primary schools in Kent. An academy trust groups schools together under a single legal structure, sharing leadership, professional development, back-office services and often specialist teaching capacity. In practice for parents, that means the primary is not standing alone - it draws on the trust's wider experience and support.

What Ofsted said

Ofsted inspected the school between 6 and 7 December 2022. The published report and the school's own Ofsted page record the following judgements:

• Overall effectiveness: Good
• Quality of education: Good
• Behaviour and attitudes: Good
• Personal development: Good
• Leadership and management: Good
• Early years provision: Outstanding

Inspectors described the school as "a happy, nurturing and inclusive" place. Ofsted's own provider page shows the latest reports and inspection history in one place.

Why Outstanding early years matters

Early years covers the two-year-old provision, nursery and Reception. A strong start here supports every year of school that follows. Practically, "Outstanding" in early years usually means well-planned play-based learning, careful attention to language and communication, good relationships with parents from day one, and a smooth transition into Reception.

For families new to Chilmington Green, that also means a genuinely welcoming route in: children can join early and grow with the school rather than arriving cold in Year 3 or 4.

Curriculum and values

Like all state-funded primary schools, the school teaches the national curriculum. The school's own website is the most reliable source for the current curriculum plan, values, house system and specific subject offer, including how phonics, maths mastery and wider subjects such as music, computing and physical education are taught. Trust-wide priorities and staff development also shape day-to-day teaching.

Where the school is

The school is on Mock Lane in Ashford, Kent, within the Chilmington Green area. Many families walk or scoot to school along the estate roads and footpaths. The way streets connect into the school is one of the more thoughtful parts of the masterplan, although the wider road network - and the postponed A28 Chart Road scheme - still shapes traffic at peak times.

Admissions

Primary admissions in Kent are coordinated by Kent County Council. Key dates for the normal Reception round:

• Applications open in early autumn (year before starting school)
• Deadline: mid-January
• National offer day: mid-April

In-year applications (for families moving in outside the normal round) are handled separately. The school's own admissions policy and KCC's guidance set out exactly how places are allocated, including any tie-breakers such as distance and sibling links. Living in the local area does not automatically guarantee a place.

If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, admissions are handled through Kent's SEN team rather than the standard round. It is worth speaking to the school's SENCO early.

Getting ready for school

Once a place is offered, the school will guide you through induction, uniform, drop-off and pick-up arrangements, and any settling-in sessions. Talking to other parents in the area - at the Community Cabin, at events, or simply on the school run - is one of the easiest ways to get up to speed.

Wraparound care, clubs and holidays

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school club for its own children. Availability, times and prices change year to year, so always check with the school office. During holidays, some families use activity providers around Ashford - it is worth building up a shortlist early.

Special educational needs (SEND)

Every mainstream primary in England has a SEN information report and a SENCO. The school works with families whose children have or may have additional needs, drawing on Kent County Council's wider SEND services. If you are considering the school for a child with additional needs, book a specific conversation with the SENCO rather than relying only on the general open events.

Future primary schools

The full Chilmington Green plan includes four primary schools in total. As the population grows, additional primary schools are expected to come forward. Timing depends on how quickly homes are completed and occupied, on funding and on planning decisions. Our schools overview tracks the wider picture.

What parents should check

• The latest Ofsted reports on the provider page
• Current admissions arrangements via Kent County Council
• The school's own website for curriculum, values and news
• School travel routes and road safety
• Wraparound care, clubs and after-school activities
• SEND support and how the school works with families
• How the school communicates with parents day to day

Official links

• Chilmington Green Primary School website
• Contact the primary school
• The Stour Academy Trust
• Ofsted - Chilmington Green Primary School
• Get Information about Schools - URN 145115
• Kent County Council school admissions