Elham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT4 6TT · Kent · primary school
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319th 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 the 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Elham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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 September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego Engineers Club and Mrs Horton's Multiskills Club, take guitar lessons, and attend an after-school club. Trips include visits to PGL.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the PGL trip? How does the after-school club operate on days when the school is full?
What Ofsted said about Elham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Elham Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong, positive ‘family feel’ and a happy, caring community. Pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy a broad curriculum that includes practical activities and outdoor learning. The school effectively supports pupils’ well-being and academic progress, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘vibrant’, ‘ambitious and broad’, with coherent planning that ensures teachers know what to teach.
- Staff have ‘good subject knowledge’ and use assessment effectively to identify and fill learning gaps resulting from the pandemic.
- Reading is given high priority, with a rigorous phonics programme ensuring pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Early mathematical skills are developed through ‘practical and stimulating activities’ that deepen understanding.
- Staff work effectively as a ‘strong team’ and feel well supported regarding well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to monitor the implementation of recently introduced curriculum aspects ‘carefully and rigorously’ to assure themselves that all groups of pupils are achieving as well as they can.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff fully trained and alert to concerns, ensuring pupils know how to keep themselves safe online and during activities like forest school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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.
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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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