Is Canterbury Road Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 66th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Canterbury Road Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Canterbury Road Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Canterbury Road Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Canterbury Road Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Canterbury Road Primary School

School Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4SE

Local ranking66th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 208
Boys: 112 (54%)
Girls: 97 (46%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 21.6%
FSM Eligible: 36.5%
EAL: 24.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 17.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,984/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.1%
White Other: 14.7%
Black African: 4.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%

72.1%

White British

14.7%

White Other

4.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01795423818

headteacher@canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk

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School Road

Sittingbourne, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118354
UKPRN: 10073337
Establishment No.: 2254

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