The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
-10.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 33 days per year on average — over a month of school.
55% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
16% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 157
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 68.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr James Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Tennyson Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJunior King's School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Primary · 1.6km away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Barton Manor School
Secondary · 1.7km away
The King's School Canterbury
Independent · 1.7km away
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkside Community Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkside Community Foundation Primary School?
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkside Community Foundation Primary School take?
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkside Community Foundation Primary School?
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School is in Canterbury, CT1 1EP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkside Community Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkside Community Foundation Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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