Water Meadows Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Canterbury, CT3 4HS
Age range
Ages 4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
179
Headteacher
Mr Ben Martin
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Water Meadows Primary School
Water Meadows Primary School is a primary academy in Hersden, Canterbury, 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
This is a mainstream school. 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
SEND provision
Please check with the school
The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Specialisms
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The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Water Meadows 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 Water Meadows Primary School?
Water Meadows Primary School is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Water Meadows Primary School cover?
Water Meadows Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does Water Meadows Primary School offer?
Water Meadows Primary School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is Water Meadows Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Water Meadows Primary School Good after its inspection on 29 January 2025.
Where is Water Meadows Primary School?
Water Meadows Primary School is at Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS.
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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