Blean Primary School

URN: 118356 • Canterbury CT2 9ED

Overview

Name
Blean Primary School
URN
118356
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ian Rowden (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01227471254
Website
Visit
Address
Whitstable Road, Canterbury CT2 9ED

Summary

Blean Primary School is a mixed community school located in Canterbury, Kent, with a current enrolment of 427 pupils and a capacity of 469. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos and values-led approach, fostering a supportive environment for both students and families. Headteacher Ian Rowden emphasizes the importance of creating a caring community where children can thrive academically and socially.

The school has developed a unique Blean Curriculum Tree, aimed at promoting physical and mental health, a love for learning, and moral responsibility among students. This curriculum is designed to prepare children for future challenges while ensuring they achieve high academic outcomes and create lasting memories during their time at Blean Primary.

Blean Primary also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including Forest School sessions, which encourage outdoor learning and engagement with nature. The school is committed to inclusivity and safeguarding, ensuring that all children feel supported and valued within the school community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.bleanprimary.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
469
Pupils
427
Boys
204
Girls
223
FSM %
8.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 427 204 223 469 8.40
2024-09-11 430 211 219 469 9.10
2023-09-11 429 212 217 469 8.20
2022-09-11 429 212 217 469 8.20
2021-09-11 429 207 222 469 6.80
2020-09-11 432 197 235 469 5.60

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