Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT3 2JD · Kent · primary school
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243rd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 2,826 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cricket, dodgeball, cheerleading, ultimate frisbee, rounders, swimming, and cross country. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has "improved significantly" since its previous rating. The report describes a "highly inclusive and nurturing" environment where pupils thrive in a "calm, friendly and caring atmosphere."
Strengths
- Leaders demonstrate "highly effective" governance with "absolutely no complacency," ensuring actions are in the "very best interest of the pupils."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well designed," taking into account pupils’ interests "exceptionally well" and providing equal ambition for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and deliver lessons "confidently and clearly," checking understanding throughout to address misconceptions quickly.
- Reading is a priority with phonics taught "very effectively," resulting in pupils becoming "confident, fluent readers" who read widely.
- Pupils exhibit "extremely well" behaviour and feel "safe, nurtured and secure," supported by "very positive and trusting relationships" with staff.
Areas to improve
- The report states that leaders "know precisely where work needs to be done to improve this excellent school even further," but does not list specific deficiencies requiring immediate rectification.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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