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The Canterbury Primary School
City View, Franklyn Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school showcases strengths in achieving above the national average for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 80% of schools in the UK. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all pupils to excel. Overall, it serves a sizable community of 416 students in Kent, but the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some local challenges.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.2%
White Other10.6%
Black African7.5%
Other4.1%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.27748, 1.06002 · CT2 8PT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136344
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Canterbury Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Canterbury Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2012.
Is The Canterbury Primary School a good school?
The Canterbury Primary School scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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