St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
URN: 140520 • Canterbury CT3 3AS
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hester Seager-Fleming (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304840370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ackholt Road, Canterbury CT3 3AS
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Aylesham, Canterbury, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 118 pupils, out of a capacity of 133. The school has been an integral part of the Aylesham community for over 70 years and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive. With a strong Catholic ethos, the school’s mission is centered around the values of loving God, learning, and life, encouraging pupils to develop their faith and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad, balanced, and ambitious, promoting curiosity and creativity among students. The school emphasizes the development of confident, resilient, and independent learners, preparing them for future opportunities. Recent improvements include the establishment of a forest school, enhanced SEN provisions, and a large library, all aimed at enriching the educational experience.
St Joseph's actively engages with the local community and values partnerships with families and the parish. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to discuss their child's education or visit the school to learn more about its supportive environment.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to be broad, balanced, and ambitious, promoting curiosity and creativity among students. The school emphasizes the development of confident, resilient, and independent learners, preparing them for future opportunities. Recent improvements include the establishment of a forest school, enhanced SEN provisions, and a large library, all aimed at enriching the educational experience.
St Joseph's actively engages with the local community and values partnerships with families and the parish. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to discuss their child's education or visit the school to learn more about its supportive environment.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Our Trust (other)
- Our Parish (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 133
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 33.10
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 118 | 62 | 56 | 133 | 33.10 |
2024-09-11 | 123 | 68 | 55 | 133 | 35.80 |
2023-09-11 | 116 | 71 | 45 | 133 | 38.80 |
2022-09-11 | 116 | 71 | 45 | 133 | 38.80 |
2021-09-11 | 107 | 59 | 48 | 133 | 39.30 |
2020-09-11 | 100 | 51 | 49 | 133 | 42.00 |
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