Chartham Primary School
Canterbury, CT4 7QN · Kent · primary school
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230th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,414 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chartham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 380 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Chartham Primary School
Overview
Chartham Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy" and "enthusiastic learners." The report highlights a curriculum that is "carefully designed" to build knowledge, alongside strong staff training and effective leadership within the Inspira Academy Trust.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "great care and consideration" in an inclusive environment, engaging cooperatively in activities and celebrating diversity.
- Teachers possess "sound subject knowledge" and use "skilful" questioning to assess understanding and plan next steps effectively.
- Reading is a clear priority, with "well-trained staff" teaching phonics effectively and matching books to pupils’ abilities to improve fluency.
- Attendance has "improved steadily" due to the school’s determination to analyse absences and provide timely support.
- Pupils develop essential life skills, including road safety and resilience, through "adventurous activities" in forest school sessions.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, strategies to support pupils in "recalling prior learning" are not fully embedded, preventing some from building knowledge as securely as they could.
- Teachers’ strategies are not always effective enough in helping a small proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to "catch up in their reading."
Safeguarding
The report states 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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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