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2025 Best Primary Schools in Canterbury Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Canterbury. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Canterbury

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State · Primary
#1CANTERBURY
#1,073England

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham

Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3AS
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
123 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 40 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2CANTERBURY
#1,378England

Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School

Bossingham Road, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6DU
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
73 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School7 offers / 15 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3CANTERBURY
#2,117England

Preston Primary School, Canterbury

Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, CT3 1HB
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
119 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 44 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4CANTERBURY
#2,281England

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

99 Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1NE
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
210 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 128 applications
Subscription: 4.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5CANTERBURY
#3,851England

Water Meadows Primary School

Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3 4HS
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
166 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 38 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6CANTERBURY
#4,008England

Blean Primary School

Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9ED
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
430 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 166 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7CANTERBURY
#4,775England

Adisham Church of England Primary School

The Street, Adisham, Canterbury, CT3 3JW
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
102 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School15 offers / 54 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8CANTERBURY
#4,805England

Wincheap Foundation Primary School

Hollow Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3SD
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
427 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 121 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#9CANTERBURY
#5,045England

Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School

Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JX
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
414 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 155 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Canterbury

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Neighbourhoods in Canterbury

Adisham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Adisham Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
Adisham Church of England Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ash is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ASt Faith's At Ash School LimitedIndependentPrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Faith's At Ash School LimitedN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Aylesham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AyleshamStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#28Aylesham Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Aylesham Primary School#28
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Barham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Barham Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Barham Church of England Primary School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Blean is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Blean Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Blean Primary School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Broadstairs is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AWellesley Haddon Dene SchoolIndependentPrimary2-13 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Wellesley Haddon Dene SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-13 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Canterbury City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10St Peter's Methodist Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedProtestantGood
St Peter's Methodist Primary School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Good

Chartham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Chartham Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chartham Primary School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chilham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Chislet is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Chislet Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Chislet Church of England Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Elham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Elham Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Elham Church of England Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Goodnestone is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AGoodnestone Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Goodnestone Church of England Primary SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Harbledown is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AKent College Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolIndependentPrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hersden is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Water Meadows Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Water Meadows Primary School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hoath is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Hoath Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hoath Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Littlebourne is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Littlebourne Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Northgate is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27St Johns Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Johns Church of England Primary School#27
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Petham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Petham Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Petham Primary School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Preston is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Preston Primary School, CanterburyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Preston Primary School, Canterbury#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Dunstan's is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

St Stephen's is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Stephen's Infant School, CanterburyStatePrimary5-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Stephen's Infant School, CanterburyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Stephens is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16St Stephen's Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Stephen's Junior School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Thomas is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Edmund's School CanterburyIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Edmund's School CanterburyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

St. Dunstan's is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22The Canterbury Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25Parkside Community Primary School, CanterburyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#26Pilgrims' Way Primary School, CanterburyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Canterbury Primary School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Parkside Community Primary School, Canterbury#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Pilgrims' Way Primary School, Canterbury#26
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stelling Minnis is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Sturry is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Sturry Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
N/AJunior King's SchoolIndependentPrimary2-14 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Sturry Church of England Primary School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Junior King's SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-14 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Wickhambreaux is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wincheap is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Wincheap Foundation Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wincheap Foundation Primary School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wingham is a popular residential pocket within the Canterbury area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Canterbury and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Wingham Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wingham Primary School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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