The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hollow Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Orchard School
Special school · 573m away
St Nicholas' School
Special school · 706m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 988m away
The Canterbury High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Canterbury Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Canterbury Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wincheap Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wincheap Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
Wincheap Foundation Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wincheap Foundation Primary School take?
Wincheap Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
Wincheap Foundation Primary School is in Canterbury, CT1 3SD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wincheap Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wincheap 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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