Is St Peter's Methodist Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 134th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter's Methodist Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at St Peter's Methodist Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's Methodist Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter's Methodist 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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St Peter's Methodist Primary School

St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, CT1 2DH

Local ranking134th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 209
Boys: 99 (48%)
Girls: 109 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (99% full)
SEND: 14.8%
FSM Eligible: 28.2%
EAL: 45.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 10.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,070/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 44.7%
White Other: 24.5%
Other: 10.6%
Black African: 8.2%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
Asian Other: 3.4%
Asian Chinese: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

44.7%

White British

24.5%

White Other

10.6%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01227464392

headteacher@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

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St Peter's Grove

Canterbury, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118707
UKPRN: 10078139
Establishment No.: 3289

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