The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Crascall (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Ash, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2JD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School?
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School take?
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School?
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School is in Canterbury, CT3 2JD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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