The Canterbury Primary School
Franklyn Road, Canterbury, CT2 8PT
Age range
Ages 4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
416
Headteacher
Mrs Bev Farrell
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About The Canterbury Primary School
The Canterbury Primary School is a primary academy in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. 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
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 24; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Canterbury 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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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Canterbury Primary School?
The Canterbury Primary School is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Canterbury Primary School cover?
The Canterbury Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does The Canterbury Primary School offer?
The Canterbury Primary School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.
What is The Canterbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Canterbury Primary School Good after its inspection on 8 December 2022.
Where is The Canterbury Primary School?
The Canterbury Primary School is at Franklyn Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8PT.
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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