Pilgrims' Way Primary School
URN: 145951 • Canterbury CT1 1XU
Overview
- Name
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School
- URN
- 145951
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Campbell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01227760084
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pilgrims Way, Canterbury CT1 1XU
Summary
Pilgrims' Way Primary School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a mixed academy sponsored by Veritas Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 412 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school serves a diverse community and has a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (51.5%). The school has been rated as 'Good' by OFSTED, with particular commendation for its outstanding Early Years provision.
The school prides itself on delivering an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that promotes independence and fosters a love of learning. Core values of respect, resilience, aspiration, positivity, and success guide the school’s ethos, ensuring a supportive environment for both pupils and families. The curriculum is enriched by a Forest School program, which enhances outdoor learning experiences throughout the year.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Emma Campbell, Pilgrims' Way aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages community involvement and invites parents to engage with the school through visits and communications.
The school prides itself on delivering an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that promotes independence and fosters a love of learning. Core values of respect, resilience, aspiration, positivity, and success guide the school’s ethos, ensuring a supportive environment for both pupils and families. The curriculum is enriched by a Forest School program, which enhances outdoor learning experiences throughout the year.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Emma Campbell, Pilgrims' Way aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school encourages community involvement and invites parents to engage with the school through visits and communications.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 412
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 196
- FSM %
- 51.50
- Open date
- 2018-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 412 | 216 | 196 | 420 | 51.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 203 | 183 | 420 | 44.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 283 | 145 | 138 | 315 | 52.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 283 | 145 | 138 | 315 | 52.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 242 | 125 | 117 | 315 | 52.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 252 | 132 | 120 | 315 | 43.60 |
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