The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 51.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Campbell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Barton Manor School
Secondary · Very close
The Worthgate School
Independent · 384m away
Newingate School
Independent · 522m away
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 747m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 776m away
St Anselm's Catholic School
Secondary · 980m away
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Secondary · 980m away
Questions parents ask
What is Pilgrims' Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pilgrims' Way Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pilgrims' Way Primary School?
Pilgrims' Way Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pilgrims' Way Primary School take?
Pilgrims' Way Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pilgrims' Way Primary School?
Pilgrims' Way Primary School is in Canterbury, CT1 1XU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pilgrims' Way Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pilgrims' Way Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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