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Littlebourne Church of England Primary School

Canterbury, CT3 1XSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#9,925
of 13,686 nationally

About Littlebourne Church of England Primary School

Littlebourne Church of England Primary School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a rating it has held consistently across its last two full inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score: 53% of pupils achieved this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits below the Kent local authority average of 63%, placing the school 23rd out of 30 primary schools in the Canterbury district and in the bottom half nationally. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In reading, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard, and 40% achieved the higher standard. Writing also saw 80% at expected, while maths came in at 73% expected. Average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 105 in maths, both slightly above the national average of 100.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT3 1XS
HeadteacherSimon Hillier
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils104
Free School Meals (FSM)33.7%
School Capacity104 / 105 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Oct 2024): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersSwimmingAthleticsGymnasticsNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Littlebourne Church of England Primary School

Littlebourne 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.