Elham Church of England Primary School
URN: 118741 • Canterbury CT4 6TT
Overview
- Name
- Elham Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 118741
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Short (Acting Headteacher) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01303840325
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Lane, Canterbury CT4 6TT
Summary
Elham Church of England Primary School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a voluntary aided primary school that has served the local community for over a century. With a current enrolment of 107 pupils and a capacity of 140, the school fosters a mixed-gender environment and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting respect, responsibility, and caring relationships among students.
The curriculum at Elham is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, offering a wide range of opportunities across various subjects. The school is particularly proud of its Forest School programme, which allows children to engage with nature and learn in an outdoor setting. This hands-on approach to education is complemented by various extracurricular activities, including gymnastics and multisports clubs.
Elham Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, hosting events such as parent forums and book fairs. The school aims to be a welcoming space for families, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Elham is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning, offering a wide range of opportunities across various subjects. The school is particularly proud of its Forest School programme, which allows children to engage with nature and learn in an outdoor setting. This hands-on approach to education is complemented by various extracurricular activities, including gymnastics and multisports clubs.
Elham Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, hosting events such as parent forums and book fairs. The school aims to be a welcoming space for families, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governor Activity Log (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Newsletter 26.09.2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10.10.2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 107 | 52 | 55 | 140 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 53 | 68 | 140 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 125 | 66 | 59 | 140 | 8.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 125 | 66 | 59 | 140 | 8.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 71 | 60 | 140 | 6.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 70 | 62 | 140 | 5.30 |
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