Barham CofE Primary School
Valley Road, Canterbury, CT4 6NX
Pupils
210
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
210
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Duhig
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About Barham CofE Primary School
Based in Barham, near Canterbury, Barham CofE Primary School is a primary school for children aged 4 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 210 pupils. The school has a Church of England character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Jo Duhig.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Barham CofE Primary School Good at its inspection on 24 January 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, 58% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 95.2% (absence 4.8%) (2024/25). Around 13.3% 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 Barham CofE Primary School
You apply for a place at Barham CofE 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
Barham CofE 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 Autism, Social, emotional and mental health, Specific learning difficulties, Physical disability. Support listed by the school includes speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Barham CofE 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.
Barham CofE Primary School contact details and location
Barham CofE Primary School is at Valley Road, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6NX. The school office can be reached on 01227 831312. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 24/01/2023
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Barham CofE Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Barham CofE 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. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
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 Barham CofE 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 offerBarham CofE Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Barham CofE Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Autism
- Social
- emotional and mental health
- Specific learning difficulties
- Physical disability
How SEND support works
Speech and language support; Support from external specialists and agencies
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Barham CofE Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Barham CofE Primary School term dates: Barham CofE Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
Term 1, 3 September-23 October 2026
Autumn 2 · 2026
Term 2, 3 November-18 December 2026
Spring 1 · 2027
Term 3, 5 January-12 February 2027
Spring 2 · 2027
Term 4, 22 February-25 March 2027
Summer 1 · 2027
Term 5, 12 April-28 May 2027
Summer 2 · 2027
Term 6, 8 June-21 July 2027
Barham CofE Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Barham CofE Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Barham CofE Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Barham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Barham CofE Primary School Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Barham CofE Primary School offer?
Barham CofE Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. Named areas of need include Autism, Social, emotional and mental health, Specific learning difficulties, Physical disability. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Barham CofE Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Barham CofE 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 Barham CofE Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Barham CofE 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 Barham CofE Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Barham CofE Primary School is at Valley Road, Barham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6NX. The office number is 01227 831312. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Barham CofE Primary School and what ages does it take?
Barham CofE Primary School has around 210 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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