Wincheap Foundation Primary School

URN: 118867 • Canterbury CT1 3SD

Overview

Name
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
URN
118867
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Dawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01227464134
Website
Visit
Address
Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SD

Summary

Wincheap Foundation Primary School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a mixed foundation school with a capacity of 440 pupils and currently serves 429 students. The school is committed to nurturing each child's individuality and potential, as reflected in its mission statement. Wincheap offers a rich and varied curriculum, with a strong emphasis on the arts, evidenced by its long-standing Artsmark Gold status.

The school prides itself on its inclusive environment, featuring a Specialist Resource Provision for 20 children with speech, language, and communication difficulties. All students benefit from outdoor learning experiences through a dedicated forest school program, which is integrated into the curriculum and led by a full-time specialist teacher.

Wincheap Foundation Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and actively encourages their involvement in school activities, such as productions and class assemblies. The school is well-regarded in the community, with oversubscribed reception classes indicating its popularity and commitment to providing quality education. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or arrange a visit.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
440
Pupils
429
Boys
227
Girls
202
FSM %
35.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 429 227 202 440 35.70
2024-09-11 427 221 206 445 33.30
2023-09-11 436 231 205 445 31.20
2022-09-11 436 231 205 445 31.20
2021-09-11 440 231 209 445 26.10
2020-09-11 439 235 204 445 25.70

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