SchoolScoresChartham Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TURNER SCHOOLS
Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7QN
01227 738225 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 January 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Canterbury comparisons use the 13 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 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 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 93 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
51 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Kent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.1% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 29 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 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
- Chilham, St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Petham Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Canterbury Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wincheap Foundation Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2021 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chartham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chartham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 January 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Chartham Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Chartham Primary School?
85% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Chartham Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chartham Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Chartham Primary School as their first choice for 54 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 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 148500.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.