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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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