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Canterbury, Kent

Aylesham Primary School

Attlee Avenue, Canterbury, CT3 3BS

Ofsted rating

Good

Inspected 8 June 2023

Pupils

381

Ages

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

381

Headteacher

Mr Darran Callaghan

Type

Primary

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Kent

Overview

About Aylesham Primary School

Aylesham Primary School is a primary school in Aylesham, Canterbury, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.

Learning and school life

The school emphasises inclusion and confidence. School life also includes Forest School and outdoor learning. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club.

SEND and information for families

This is a mainstream school. The school's SEND information covers speech, language and communication. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Good (inspected 8 June 2023)

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

57%

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

93%

Attendance

100% − absence

40%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school

SEND provision

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Specialisms

Speech, language and communication

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Yes

After-school club

Yes

Academic year 2026/27

Aylesham Primary School term dates

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →
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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is Aylesham Primary School?

Aylesham Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does Aylesham Primary School cover?

Aylesham Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.

What SEND support does Aylesham Primary School offer?

Aylesham Primary School is a mainstream school. Areas of SEND support include speech, language and communication.

What is Aylesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Aylesham Primary School Good after its inspection on 8 June 2023.

Where is Aylesham Primary School?

Aylesham Primary School is at Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3BS.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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