Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Canterbury
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Canterbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 28 schools in Canterbury with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 71% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 27 Oct 2026
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School in detail
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Nestled in the heart of our rural community, we may be small in size, but we are mighty in spirit. Every child and adult who walks through our doors is encouraged to shine brightly, to grow in confidence, and to reach their full potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, choir, coding, cooking and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 6:00pm, from £3 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School are Petham Primary School (2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths); Bodsham Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Elham Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and Barham Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School.
Petham Primary SchoolBodsham Church of England Primary SchoolElham Church of England Primary SchoolBarham Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (7.6%) received SEN support and 6 (7.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Homeside Farm (adjacent), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Stelling Minnis 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 June 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
19.0%
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 100% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
13.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
Mice Newsletter 25.09.26
25 Sep 2026
Mice Newsletter 18.09.26
18 Sep 2026
Mice Newsletter 11.09.26
11 Sep 2026
Mice Newsletter 04.09.26
4 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
75 pupils
105 places
30 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
79
Total Pupils
42
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
13.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,809
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,174
Per pupil
£600k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
71
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2022.
What is the catchment area for Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stelling Minnis 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 Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School average 19.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School has around 79 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Stelling Minnis 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 Stelling Minnis 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 Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School?
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School is at Bossingham Road, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)