Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT4 8DE · Kent · primary school
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381st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 2,483 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 41% | 0.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Morning Cub, the 4:30 Club, and Year One Sports Club. Sports include yoga, archery, dodgeball, tag rugby, handball, football, cross-country, and hockey. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school monitor progress for children in the 4:30 Club?
What Ofsted said about Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Chilham, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "caring, nurturing environment" where pupils thrive. The inspection confirms that leaders provide a "broad and ambitious" curriculum, with staff working as a "strong, supportive team" to ensure pupils are happy, safe, and well-included.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "family feel" and strong sense of belonging, underpinned by Christian values such as "honesty, forgiveness, love, perseverance, trust and respect."
- Reading is a significant strength; the "new phonics scheme is well organised," and pupils develop as "enthusiastic, confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included" and receive "tailored support" to access learning effectively.
- Staff feel "extremely well looked after and supported," with parents being "overwhelmingly positive" about the leadership and the "safe and happy working environment."
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with knowledge and skills "sequenced well" so pupils build understanding progressively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to "continue to embed the recent changes to the curriculum" in subjects such as geography, history, and art.
- This embedding is required to ensure pupils achieve the "depth of knowledge and understanding" they are capable of across the full range of subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff fully trained, vigilant, and able to "quickly identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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