The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Jo Duhig (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Valley Road, Barham C of E Primary School, CANTERBURY, Kent, CT4 6NX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barham Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barham Church of England Primary School?
Barham Church of England Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barham Church of England Primary School take?
Barham Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barham Church of England Primary School?
Barham Church of England Primary School is in CANTERBURY, CT4 6NX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barham Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barham 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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