Barham Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Barham Church of England Primary School
Barham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Canterbury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Barham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Duhig, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8919th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 30 in Canterbury.
Barham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 30 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barham Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Chess, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Canterbury, Barham Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Valley Road, Barham C of E Primary School, CANTERBURY, Canterbury, CT4 6NX |
| Headteacher | Jo Duhig |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8919th of 13,686
Nationally
1331st of 2,034
In South East
19th of 30
In Canterbury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
123
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Valley Road, Barham C of E Primary School, CANTERBURY
Canterbury, CT4 6NX
Valley Road, Barham C of E Primary School, CANTERBURY
Canterbury, CT4 6NX
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