Preston 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Preston Primary School excels at creating a happy, purposeful learning environment where children develop confidence and independence. Teachers use exciting activities and 'flourish days' to help pupils show what they know in their own way. The school prioritises reading from Reception onwards and ensures every child gets the right support to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, innovative curriculum carefully structured for mixed-age classes with excellent provision for pupils with special educational needs
- Highly skilled teaching with interesting activities that develop reflective, confident and independent learners
- Exceptional reading provision with systematic phonics teaching from Reception and swift support for those needing extra help
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with strong demonstration of the school's RICH values
- Outstanding personal development including a wide range of clubs, visits, visitors and leadership opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, visits, visitors to school, breakfast and after-school provision, leadership opportunities
Preston Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils are happy, thrive as well-rounded individuals, and excel academically. The school has exceptionally high expectations and provides a caring environment with a strong culture of kindness.
At a Glance
13.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
46 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 79%. Maths has declined from 95% to 84%. Writing has declined from 90% to 79%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
24.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
129 pupils
133 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
4.40963%
Overall absence
9.82143%
Persistent absence
112
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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