The Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury

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The Canterbury Primary School

City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury, CT2 8PT

A Good-rated primary school in Canterbury where 51% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

416

Ages

4-11

FSM

43.8%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

May 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

63.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

66.0%

RWM Combined

51.0%

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About The Canterbury Primary School

The Canterbury Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 416 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: City View, Canterbury, CT2 8PT | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Canterbury Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2022 — School remains Good
May 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Canterbury Primary School

What is The Canterbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Canterbury Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are The Canterbury Primary School's latest exam results?

The Canterbury Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Canterbury Primary School located?

The Canterbury Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT2 8PT).

How many pupils attend The Canterbury Primary School?

The Canterbury Primary School has around 416 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Canterbury Primary School with other schools?

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