Best Primary Schools in Canterbury
45 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Canterbury, 45 primary schools (47.9% of 94) educate 10,436 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.51.
- Canterbury's primary schools have 21.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 20.6% with English as an additional language.
- Ofsted inspections show 100.0% of Canterbury's primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 31 Good out of 34 inspected.
- Canterbury's primary schools spend £8,309 per pupil, with 54.4% of pupils meeting the KS2 expected standard and 19.7% experiencing persistent absence.
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–
Kent College International Study Centre
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils13
P/T Ratio–
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Canterbury, CT2 9AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils210
P/T Ratio–
The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury, CT1 2ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils958
P/T Ratio–
The Worthgate School
Canterbury, CT1 3LQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–22
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils310
P/T Ratio–
Hope View School
Canterbury, CT4 8EG
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils110
P/T Ratio–
Newingate School
Canterbury, CT1 3DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils27
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
Blean Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Canterbury, CT2 9ED
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.0%
Pupils427
P/T Ratio22.5
St Stephen's Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT2 7AB
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.3%
Pupils254
P/T Ratio21.5
Water Meadows Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT3 4HS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence8.5%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio17.5
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
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 45 primary 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 | 54% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,309 | £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.