SchoolScoresAdisham CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
The Street, Adisham, Canterbury, CT3 3JW
01304 840246 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 25 November 2025 , published 27 January 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Canterbury comparisons use the 4 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 35% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 88% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 76% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 86% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 78% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 79% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 75% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 94% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 33%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Canterbury figures pool parents at the Canterbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
16 pupils in this year group.
75% — 13 points above the Kent average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.5% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 19% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Aylesham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goodnestone CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nonington CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wingham Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Littlebourne CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barham CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wickhambreaux CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Adisham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Adisham CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Adisham CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Adisham CofE Primary School?
97% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Adisham CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Adisham CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Adisham CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141308.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.