Water Meadows Primary School

URN: 138579 • Canterbury CT3 4HS

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Martin (since 2025)
Telephone
01227710414
Website
Visit
Address
Shaftesbury Road, Canterbury CT3 4HS

Summary

Water Meadows Primary School is a mixed academy located in Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, with a current enrolment of 179 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging all students to "SHINE." It offers a modern curriculum designed to nurture children's development and foster a love for learning.

The school has received recognition as a Microsoft Showcase School for four consecutive years, highlighting its innovative approach to education. Water Meadows prioritises communication with parents through regular updates, newsletters, and the Arbor Parent Portal, ensuring families are informed about school activities and important events.

Water Meadows Primary School also offers wrap-around care and various support services, including a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). The school invites prospective parents to attend open events to learn more about its ethos and curriculum, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and parental involvement in education.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
179
Boys
80
Girls
99
FSM %
40.20
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 179 80 99 210 40.20
2024-09-11 166 80 86 150 42.80
2023-09-11 127 64 63 150 44.40
2022-09-11 127 64 63 150 44.40
2021-09-11 98 49 49 150 48.00
2020-09-11 94 45 49 120 36.20

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