St Johns Church of England Primary School, Canterbury

In its own words: "St John's Church of England Primary School opened in September 2012, and includes a thriving nursery. St John's Church of England Primary School is a community where all are welcome. We listen and take time to understand the past, work consistently with individuals and ensure we provide skills both academically and socially to access the future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to St John's Church of England Primary School. My name is Mrs Jo Williamson and I have the privilege of being the Headteacher. Our school is an inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected and challenged to achieve their full potential."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at St Johns Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 42% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 47% in reading and 38% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put St Johns Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 111 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Johns Church of England Primary School are St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); St Peter's Methodist Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths); St Stephen's Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and St Stephen's Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 55% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Johns Church of England Primary School.

47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Black (22%) and Asian (11%).

St Johns Church of England Primary School had 32 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Canterbury West Rail Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Causeway (adjacent), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Johns Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 604 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Johns Church of England Primary School issued 114 suspensions, 26.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Johns Church of England Primary School are Barton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles), The Archbishop's School (0.8 miles), The Canterbury Academy (0.9 miles) and Barton Manor School (1 mile).