St Faith's At Ash School Limited

URN: 119008 • Canterbury CT3 2HH

Overview

Name
St Faith's At Ash School Limited
URN
119008
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Coombs (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
01304813409
Website
Visit
Address
5 The Street, Canterbury CT3 2HH

Summary

St Faith's Prep School, located in Ash near Canterbury, is an independent co-educational institution catering to children from nursery through to prep school. With a current enrollment of 239 pupils and a capacity of 260, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to think independently and creatively. The school has received a "Double Excellent" rating in its recent inspection, highlighting its commitment to high educational standards.

The curriculum at St Faith's Prep is designed to engage students actively in their learning, with a strong emphasis on achieving academic success. The school boasts an impressive 90% success rate in the 11+ grammar school examinations over the past four years, reflecting its effectiveness in preparing students for future academic challenges.

St Faith's also values community involvement and parental engagement, with positive feedback from families regarding the school's response to challenges such as remote learning during the pandemic. The nurturing atmosphere at St Faith's is evident, as many parents and grandparents report significant growth in their children's confidence and enthusiasm for learning since joining the school.

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Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
260
Pupils
239
Boys
120
Girls
119
FSM %
Open date
1987-10-28
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 239 120 119 260
2024-09-11 232 118 114 260
2023-09-11 237 118 119 260 0.00
2022-09-11 237 118 119 260 0.00
2021-09-11 230 118 112 260 0.00
2020-09-11 238 121 117 260 0.00

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