Adisham Church of England Primary School, Canterbury
Adisham Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Canterbury, part of The Stour Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2017. That was 9 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 28 schools in Canterbury with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Adisham Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Adisham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Adisham Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Adisham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Adisham Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Adisham Church of England Primary School are Aylesham Primary School (1 mile); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham (1.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Goodnestone Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 33% reading, 33% maths); and Nonington Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 17% reading, 17% maths).
Adisham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Aylesham Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AyleshamGoodnestone Church of England Primary SchoolNonington Church of England Primary School
The trust
Adisham Church of England Primary School is one of 9 schools run by The Stour Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Adisham Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 97% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (19.8%) received SEN support and 7 (6.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Adisham Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pond Hill (opposite), 350 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Adisham Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting every child to succeed, especially those facing extra challenges. Teachers are experts in their subjects and adapt their teaching to help each pupil learn well. The warm, welcoming environment means children feel they belong and are proud of what they achieve.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for vulnerable pupils with well-embedded systems to identify needs and remove barriers to learning
- Strong academic achievement with above-average results in phonics and Year 6 attainment
- Highly effective curriculum focused on language development with expert teaching and subject knowledge
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with pupils showing positive attitudes and high levels of respect
- Outstanding inclusion practices tailored to individual needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, Parliament day visits, career days, play leader roles, police cadets, choral concerts, clubs
Adisham Church of England Primary School is an exceptional school where pupils achieve highly and feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have created an inclusive, ambitious curriculum with expert teaching that helps all pupils, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged learners, to thrive.
At a Glance
23.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
102 pupils
140 places
38 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Canterbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Canterbury
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
54
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,458
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,236
Per pupil
£716k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Adisham Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Adisham Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Adisham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Adisham Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Adisham Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Adisham Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Adisham Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Adisham Church of England Primary School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Adisham Church of England Primary School has around 101 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Adisham Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Adisham Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Adisham Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Adisham Church of England Primary School?
Adisham Church of England Primary School is at The Street, Adisham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3JW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)