Parkside Community Primary School

URN: 118536 • Canterbury CT1 1EP

Overview

Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01227464956
Website
Visit
Address
Tennyson Avenue, Canterbury CT1 1EP

Summary

Parkside Community Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Canterbury, Kent, with a current enrolment of 157 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children can thrive. With a strong emphasis on the school values of resilience, effort, aspiration, courtesy, and honesty, Parkside aims to foster a love for lifelong learning among its students.

The school offers a supportive curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, many of whom come from various cultural backgrounds. Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the commitment of staff to ensure that every child feels secure and valued. Parkside provides free breakfast and after-school clubs, school trips, and uniform starter packs for new students, reinforcing its dedication to community support.

Parkside's extensive facilities include a large school field, play areas, and a woodland area, which enhance the learning experience. The school encourages parental involvement and invites prospective families to visit and explore the opportunities available for their children.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
157
Boys
77
Girls
80
FSM %
68.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 157 77 80 210 68.80
2024-09-11 164 80 84 210 66.50
2023-09-11 131 63 68 210 65.60
2022-09-11 131 63 68 210 65.60
2021-09-11 113 55 58 210 65.50
2020-09-11 86 47 39 210 65.10

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