The Canterbury Primary School
URN: 136344 • Canterbury CT2 8PT
Overview
- Name
- The Canterbury Primary School
- URN
- 136344
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bev Farrell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01227462883
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- City View, Canterbury CT2 8PT
Summary
The Canterbury Primary School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 416 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is part of The Canterbury Academy Trust, which also includes the City View Nursery and The Canterbury Academy. The ethos of the school is centered around fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at The Canterbury Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and aims to engage parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. With a significant percentage of pupils (43.80%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its student body.
Parents can find more information about the school's programs and initiatives on their website. The Canterbury Primary School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at The Canterbury Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and aims to engage parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. With a significant percentage of pupils (43.80%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its student body.
Parents can find more information about the school's programs and initiatives on their website. The Canterbury Primary School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
Useful links
- Bookings now open (calendar)
- City View Nursery (other)
- The Canterbury Academy (other)
- Legal and Notices (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
- The Canterbury Primary School (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 218
- Girls
- 198
- FSM %
- 43.80
- Open date
- 2010-10-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 218 | 198 | 420 | 43.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 422 | 223 | 199 | 435 | 44.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 415 | 211 | 204 | 435 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 415 | 211 | 204 | 435 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 395 | 203 | 192 | 435 | 35.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 389 | 194 | 195 | 435 | 26.00 |
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