Is Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 235th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Chilham, St Mary's Church of England 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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Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Q: What are Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 46% of pupils at Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

School Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DE

Local ranking235th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 46.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 62.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 54.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 86
Boys: 38 (47%)
Girls: 43 (53%)
Capacity: 105 (77% full)
SEND: 22.1%
FSM Eligible: 27.9%
EAL: 7.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Budget per Pupil: £9,025/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.2%
White Other: 8.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 5.8%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.2%
Other: 1.2%

80.2%

White British

8.1%

White Other

5.8%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01227730442

office@chilham.kent.sch.uk

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School Hill

Canterbury, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118665
UKPRN: 10069103
Establishment No.: 3138

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