SchoolScoresBest primary schools in Canterbury
How this list works. Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, averaged over up to the last three years and weighted by the number of pupils each year. Only years with at least 10 pupils count, and a school needs at least one such year to be ranked. Independent schools, special schools and alternative provision are not ranked because their results aren't comparable. Ofsted outcomes are shown alongside but are not part of the ranking. Full methodology.
| # | School | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stelling Minnis CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1 year of results | 82% |
| 2 | Blean Primary School Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 | 78% |
| 3 | Hoath Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected | 77% |
| 4 | Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 | 77% |
| 5 | Preston Primary School Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) | 75% |
| 6 | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Ofsted: Good (2023) | 75% |
| 7 | Sturry CofE Primary School Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) | 74% |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2021 | 72% |
| 9 | Wingham Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected | 72% |
| 10 | Adisham CofE Primary School Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 2 years of results | 69% |
| 11 | Water Meadows Primary School Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 | 65% |
| 12 | Petham Primary School Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 | 64% |
| 13 | Barham CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2023) | 64% |
| 14 | St Peter's Methodist Primary School Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 | 61% |
| 15 | Wincheap Foundation Primary School Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2021 | 59% |
| 16 | Chartham Primary School Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 | 58% |
| 17 | Elham CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 | 57% |
| 18 | Chislet CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2022) | 57% |
| 19 | The Canterbury Primary School Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 | 56% |
| 20 | Ash Cartwright and Kelsey CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 | 55% |
| 21 | Wickhambreaux CofE Primary School Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) | 53% |
| 22 | Chilham, St Mary's CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 2 years of results | 52% |
| 23 | Littlebourne CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 | 50% |
| 24 | St Stephen's Junior School Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 | 49% |
| 25 | Aylesham Primary School Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 | 43% |
| 26 | Pilgrims' Way Primary School Ofsted: Good (2022) | 37% |
| 27 | Parkside Community Foundation Primary School Ofsted: Good (2023) | 36% |
| 28 | St Johns CofE Primary School Ofsted: Good (2024) | 33% |
Result: met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Source: DfE school performance tables to 2025; Ofsted inspection data.
Page updated 26 September 2026.