Chantry Community Primary School

URN: 139254 • Gravesend DA12 2RL

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kathryn Duncan (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01474350011
Website
Visit
Address
Ordnance Road, Gravesend DA12 2RL

Summary

Chantry Community Primary School is a mixed, academy-sponsored primary school located in Gravesend, Kent, with a current enrolment of 464 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming environment, where positive relationships among staff, students, and parents are paramount. The ethos is driven by the values encapsulated in the acronym RECIPE: Respect, Excellence, Collaboration, Independence, Perseverance, and Enjoyment, which guide the school's approach to education and personal development.

The curriculum at Chantry aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child reaches their potential, regardless of their starting point. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and soft skills, preparing students for future educational challenges and adult life. Additional support is provided through Pupil Premium funding, which addresses inequalities and enhances learning opportunities for disadvantaged students.

Chantry Community Primary School also values physical education and well-being, demonstrated by its commitment to a varied PE curriculum and extracurricular activities. The school has achieved the Gold School Games Mark for 2024/25, reflecting its dedication to promoting health and fitness among its pupils.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
464
Boys
233
Girls
231
FSM %
49.80
Open date
2013-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 464 233 231 420 49.80
2024-09-11 453 234 219 420 47.90
2023-09-11 456 234 222 420 41.90
2022-09-11 456 234 222 420 41.90
2021-09-11 460 215 245 420 37.70
2020-09-11 456 225 231 420 27.70

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