St Johns Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
436
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Johns Church of England Primary School
St Johns Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Canterbury community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Johns Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Williamson, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 30 in Canterbury.
St Johns Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 55 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Johns Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Canterbury, St Johns 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St John's Place, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1BD |
| Headteacher | Jo Williamson |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 436 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.2% |
| School Capacity | 436 / 420 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13404th of 13,686
Nationally
1999th of 2,034
In South East
30th of 30
In Canterbury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
34%
'23/24
27%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
123
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St John's Place, Canterbury
Canterbury, CT1 1BD
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