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Adisham Church of England Primary School

Canterbury, CT3 3JWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#7,145
of 13,686 nationally

About Adisham Church of England Primary School

Adisham Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Canterbury, Kent, with 102 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning it runs very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.5%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite its size, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 54 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.6 to one. Only 8 of those 54 offers went to first-preference families, indicating that while many local parents want a place, competition is fierce and many miss out. The school is Church of England, which may influence admissions criteria, and it draws from a mixed catchment in the Adisham area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Street, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT3 3JW
HeadteacherSophie Metcalf
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils102
Free School Meals (FSM)24.5%
School Capacity102 / 105 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsFootballDanceCricketSwimmingCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubDramaChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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