Chartham Primary School
Shalmsford Street, Canterbury, CT4 7QN
Age range
Ages 5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
386
Headteacher
Mr Dean Jones
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Chartham Primary School
Chartham Primary School is a primary school in Chartham, Canterbury, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The school emphasises inclusion, high expectations, kindness and respect. School life also includes Forest School and music. 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 autism and specific learning difficulties. Support may include adaptive classroom teaching, one-to-one or small-group support and speech and language support. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
Not published
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Not published
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
Please check with the school
The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Specialisms
Autism; Specific learning difficulties
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Chartham 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
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What type of school is Chartham Primary School?
Chartham Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Chartham Primary School cover?
Chartham Primary School serves pupils aged 5 to 11.
What SEND support does Chartham Primary School offer?
Chartham Primary School is a mainstream school. Areas of SEND support include autism and specific learning difficulties. Support includes adaptive classroom teaching, one-to-one or small-group support and speech and language support.
What is Chartham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Chartham Primary School Good after its inspection on 7 February 2024.
Where is Chartham Primary School?
Chartham Primary School is at Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7QN.
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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