Adisham Church of England Primary School, Canterbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 75%. Maths has improved from 77% to 81%. Writing has improved from 69% to 75%.
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
101 pupils
105 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Canterbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Canterbury
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6387%
Overall absence
3.37079%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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