Canterbury Road Primary School
Sittingbourne, ME10 4SE · Kent · primary school
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272nd 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,056 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Canterbury Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drawing, Disney Appreciation, Art Club, Nature Explorers, Archaeology Club, and Eco Club. Sports include Rapid Fire Cricket, Dynamo Cricket, Netball, Football, and Dance. The school also organises off-site residentials.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Canterbury Road Primary School
Overview
Canterbury Road Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong sense of community where pupils are described as ‘happy, confident and polite’. The school maintains high expectations, with the majority of pupils learning well and demonstrating respect for one another.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’, ‘carefully sequenced and structured clearly’, with knowledge revisited frequently to support retention.
- Staff have a ‘clear understanding of the curriculum’ and collaborate effectively, providing ‘effective support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils are ‘very capable mathematicians’ who use correct vocabulary and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
- The school offers a ‘range of valuable experiences’, including trips and clubs, ensuring all pupils can participate and benefit from diverse opportunities.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with workload carefully considered and regular checks to ensure support is available.
Areas to improve
- The delivery of phonics is ‘not always as precise as it could to be’, meaning some pupils do not learn to read as accurately and fluently as swiftly as they could.
- Teachers do not always ‘check what pupils have learned carefully enough’, leading to errors not being addressed quickly and some pupils missing necessary adaptations.
Safeguarding
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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