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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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