SchoolScoresLittlebourne CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1XS
01227 721671 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 2019.
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 8 October 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 84% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 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 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Canterbury. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
15 pupils in this year group.
47% — 15 points below the Kent average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 13 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.6 · 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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 26th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 30 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 29 state primary schools in Canterbury. Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 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
- Wickhambreaux CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wingham Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adisham CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridge and Patrixbourne CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sturry CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkside Community Foundation Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
- Water Meadows Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pilgrims' Way Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Littlebourne CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Littlebourne CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Littlebourne CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Littlebourne CofE Primary School?
79% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Littlebourne CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Littlebourne CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Littlebourne CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 118657.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.