Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School has closed (Sunday 31 May 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School.
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, Canterbury
Wickhambreaux 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 Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 28 schools in Canterbury with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 8 Oct 2026
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School are Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Littlebourne Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Wingham Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 84% maths); and Preston Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 84% maths).
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary SchoolLittlebourne Church of England Primary SchoolWingham Primary SchoolPreston Primary School
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (96%).
Who goes there
12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Rose Inn (outside), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wickhambreaux 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a genuinely happy environment where children love learning and feel safe to make mistakes. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils and use expert knowledge to teach well across the curriculum. The school offers an excellent range of activities beyond the classroom, including music, sports, trips and visits that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Pupils show impressive behaviour and are respectful, kind and welcoming to each other and visitors
- Teaching uses expert subject knowledge with tasks that promote strong learning and understanding
- Reading is prioritized as the bedrock of learning, with pupils developing genuine love of books
- The curriculum is well-planned and covers depth of knowledge in science, music, languages and history
- Excellent extra-curricular provision including instrumental tuition, trips, sports clubs and performances
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils did not achieve as highly as usual in 2024 key stage 2 mathematics tests, though leaders have responded swiftly and current achievement is now excellent
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Individual instrumental tuition, residential trips, museum and theatre visits, watercolour painting club, sports clubs, brass band performances
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School is a happy, nurturing school at the heart of its community where pupils are highly motivated and achieve excellent standards across all areas. Staff are dedicated professionals with high aspirations for all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
At a Glance
12.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 47% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
109 pupils
112 places
3 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
13.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
111
Total Pupils
55
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
10.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,554
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,756
Per pupil
£671k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
3.1%
Persistent absence
98
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wickhambreaux 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 Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School has around 111 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 3.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Wickhambreaux 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.
Where is Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School?
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School is at The Street, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RN.