Kennington Church of England Academy is a mainstream primary school in Ashford, Kent, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 67 of its 355 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 5 (1.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 7–11
- 355 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Kent.
18.9% get SEN support
67 of 355 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.4% have an EHC plan
5 of 355 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication29
- Moderate learning difficulty17
- Autism12
- Social, emotional and mental health8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 355 (places for 360)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Godsell
- Part of
- The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 28.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kent
- School reference (URN)
- 141329
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Kent council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2017; school remains Good (March 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2023).
Contact and getting there
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The T3 School Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- The North School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.4 miles
- The Wyvern School (Buxford) Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 2.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about Kennington Church of England Academy
How many pupils at Kennington Church of England Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 67 of the 355 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 5 (1.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Kennington Church of England Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (29 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (17 pupils) and autism (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Kennington Church of England Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Kennington Church of England Academy?
Through Kent council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Kennington Church of England Academy?
You can ask for Kennington Church of England Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Kennington Church of England Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The North School, about 1.8 miles away.
Where is Kennington Church of England Academy?
Upper Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AG, in Kent.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.