Sturry Church of England Primary School

URN: 138738 • Canterbury CT2 0NR

Overview

Name
Sturry Church of England Primary School
URN
138738
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
M Mannings (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01227710477
Website
Visit
Address
Park View, Canterbury CT2 0NR

Summary

Sturry Church of England Primary School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 413 pupils, accommodating up to 420. The school is committed to nurturing each child's potential through a Christian ethos, inspired by the values of compassion and community, as reflected in the teachings of the Good Samaritan. This approach aims to foster a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at Sturry CE Primary School is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, with a strong emphasis on phonics instruction using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme. This systematic approach helps children develop essential reading and spelling skills, which are applied across various subjects. The school also provides resources and information for new parents, ensuring a smooth transition for children starting school.

Sturry CE Primary School promotes collaboration and well-being among its students, encouraging them to become lifelong learners. The school is part of the Stour Academy Trust, which supports its mission to provide a nurturing educational experience that prepares children for the challenges of a modern world.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
413
Boys
212
Girls
201
FSM %
27.40
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2015-01-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 413 212 201 420 27.40
2024-09-11 415 210 205 420 25.30
2023-09-11 407 198 209 420 28.30
2022-09-11 407 198 209 420 28.30
2021-09-11 397 197 200 420 26.40
2020-09-11 398 203 195 420 19.60

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