Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Canterbury, CT1 1XU · Kent · primary school
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385th 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,037 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| 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.
Pilgrims' Way Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Overview
Pilgrims’ Way Primary School is described as a “welcoming, friendly and supportive place” where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights that leaders have taken “rapid and effective action” to address previous weaknesses, resulting in a vibrant community where children are “happy” and “proud of the school.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated “Outstanding,” with children getting off to an “outstanding start” in Nursery and Reception.
- Reading is taught well using an agreed phonics programme, helping pupils to “segment and blend” and become “increasingly fluent.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff demonstrate “exceptionally strong” teamwork and are quick to identify pupil needs, including those learning English as an additional language.
- Pupils exhibit positive behaviour, described as “kind, respectful and well behaved,” and participate actively in physical activities like the ‘mile a day’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to refine the curriculum in some subjects to make “more explicit the key knowledge that they would like pupils to know and remember,” as it is not as well defined as in mathematics or early years.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and taking “swift” action when concerns arise to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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