Aylesham Primary School
Attlee Avenue, Canterbury, CT3 3BS
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
381
Headteacher
Mr Darran Callaghan
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Aylesham Primary School
Aylesham Primary School is a primary school in Aylesham, near Canterbury for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 381 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Canterbury. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr Darran Callaghan.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Aylesham Primary School Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 57% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 93.3% (absence 6.7%) (2024/25). Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Aylesham Primary School
You apply for a place at Aylesham Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Aylesham Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Named areas of need it supports include Speech, language and communication. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Aylesham Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Aylesham Primary School contact details and location
Aylesham Primary School is at Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3BS. The school office can be reached on 01304 840 392. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Aylesham Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Aylesham Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Aylesham Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerAylesham Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Aylesham Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Speech
- language and communication
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Aylesham Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Aylesham Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
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
Aylesham Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Aylesham Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Aylesham Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Aylesham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Aylesham Primary School Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Aylesham Primary School offer?
Aylesham Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. Named areas of need include Speech, language and communication. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Aylesham Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Aylesham Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Aylesham Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Aylesham Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Aylesham Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Aylesham Primary School is at Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3BS. The office number is 01304 840 392. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Aylesham Primary School and what ages does it take?
Aylesham Primary School has around 381 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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