How many pupils does The Canterbury Primary School have?

The Canterbury Primary School has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Canterbury Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at The Canterbury Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Canterbury Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Canterbury Primary School is part of THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Canterbury Primary School?

The Canterbury Primary School is located at City View, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT.

The Canterbury Primary School

City View, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

51%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

416

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Canterbury Primary School

The Canterbury Primary School is an academy converter in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 416 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 416 / 420 (99%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

45.6%

Free school meals

29.2%

EAL

6.5%

SEN support

14.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

25.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

22.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

19.54

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24

£47,274

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,727 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,692

Spend per pupil

£7,988

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: City View, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT
Phone: 01227462883
Principal: Bev Farrell
Website: www.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Canterbury Primary School?: The Canterbury Primary School is an academy converter in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Canterbury Primary School have?: The Canterbury Primary School has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Canterbury Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at The Canterbury Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Canterbury Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Canterbury Primary School is part of THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Canterbury Primary School?: The Canterbury Primary School is located at City View, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT.

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