Best Faith Schools in Canterbury
22 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Canterbury, 22 faith schools (23.4% of 94) operate, significantly above the national average of 13.4%, highlighting a strong presence of faith-based education.
- Faith schools in Canterbury demonstrate high performance, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 14 Good out of 16 inspected.
- Canterbury's faith schools educate 7,327 pupils, with 19.4% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.74, indicating a relatively favourable learning environment.
- Achievement levels in Canterbury's faith schools show 58.5% meeting the KS2 expected standard, a Progress 8 score of -0.34, and 15.7% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Junior King's School
Canterbury, CT2 0AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils351
P/T Ratio–
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils570
P/T Ratio–
The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury, CT1 2ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils958
P/T Ratio–
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT4 6DU
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence6.6%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio14.8
Barham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT4 6NX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.3%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio19.4
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT1 3EN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.02
Attainment 842.4
Eng+Maths63%
Pupils1,107
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT3 1PQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected25%
Absence6.0%
Pupils55
P/T Ratio12.2
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT4 8DE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence9.1%
Pupils86
P/T Ratio14.1
Elham Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT4 6TT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence6.8%
Pupils107
P/T Ratio15.4
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT1 2DH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.6%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio17.7
Sturry Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Canterbury, CT2 0NR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.3%
Pupils413
P/T Ratio17.6
The Archbishop's School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT2 7AP
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.79
Attainment 836.6
Eng+Maths49%
Pupils791
CC
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT3 4DU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence6.1%
Pupils102
P/T Ratio19.1
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT3 1XS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence6.9%
Pupils104
P/T Ratio16.0
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT4 5JX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence3.5%
Pupils424
P/T Ratio21.6
ST
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT1 1NE
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.1%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio30.1
WC
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Canterbury, CT3 1RN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence4.3%
Pupils107
P/T Ratio14.7
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT1 1BD
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected27%
Absence7.9%
Pupils436
P/T Ratio16.0
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
Canterbury, CT3 3AS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence6.9%
Pupils118
P/T Ratio15.1
Adisham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT3 3JW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.0%
Pupils102
P/T Ratio17.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 94 faith schools in Canterbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.34 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,536 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.