Chislet Church of England Primary School, Canterbury
Chislet Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Canterbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 28 schools in Canterbury with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 105% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 26 Oct 2026
Chislet Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Chislet Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Chislet Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Chislet Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Chislet Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chislet Church of England Primary School are Hoath Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); Water Meadows Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); Reculver Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 71% maths); and Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School (2.5 miles, Outstanding).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Chislet Church of England Primary School.
Hoath Primary SchoolWater Meadows Primary SchoolReculver Church of England Primary SchoolHerne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Who goes there
1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 8 (7.7%) 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.
Staffing
Chislet Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sturry Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, public order offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Chislet Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
31.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Chislet Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Chislet Church of England Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Chislet Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
103 pupils
98 places
5 pupils over capacity 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
25.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
47
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,917
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,428
Per pupil
£736k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
17.6%
Persistent absence
91
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Chislet Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Chislet Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Chislet Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Chislet Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chislet Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Chislet Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Chislet 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 Chislet Church of England Primary School?
Chislet Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 105% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Chislet Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Chislet Church of England Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Chislet Church of England Primary School?
Chislet Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chislet Church of England Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Chislet Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 17.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chislet Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Chislet 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 Chislet Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chislet Church of England Primary School?
Chislet Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)