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Barham Church of England Primary School

Canterbury, CT4 6NXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,919
of 13,686 nationally

About Barham Church of England Primary School

Barham Church of England Primary School is a state primary in Canterbury that is currently full to the brim. With 210 pupils on roll matching its exact capacity of 210, there is no spare room for expansion. The school serves a community where 11.9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. Demand for places is high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 123 applications for just 30 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 4.1 to one. Of those applicants, 63 put Barham as their first preference, and only 29 first-preference offers were made, meaning a significant number of families who wanted a place here were turned away. This level of competition signals a school that is well-regarded locally, particularly among families seeking a Church of England primary in the Canterbury area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressValley Road, Barham C of E Primary School, CANTERBURY, Canterbury, CT4 6NX
HeadteacherJo Duhig
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballFootballDanceRoundersCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaChessArt ClubCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: barham.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barham Church of England Primary School

Barham Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.