Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ash, Canterbury, CT3 2JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 18th of 27 primary schools in Canterbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2019, report published 17 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Everyone is welcomed and valued in this highly inclusive and nurturing small village school. Pupils thrive and are very happy in the calm, friendly and caring atmosphere. Pupils' well-being is given the highest priority. The school's values of friendship, community, forgiveness, perseverance, joy and creation underpin everything that the school does. These values are upheld and demonstrated very well by pupils and ensure they grow into well-rounded, confident young people. The school has high expectations of all pupils for their personal as well as academic achievements. Pupils live up to these expectations. Pupils behave extremely well. They appreciate the outdoor facilities they have. The school sets great store in using the outdoor space for learning. Pupils enjoy lessons and are enthusiastic to learn new things. There are very positive and trusting relationships between staff and children. This helps pupils to feel safe, nurtured and secure. A group of pupils agreed that this school is amazing, fair and safe and you will always feel safe no matter what happens. Pupils are very appreciative and enthusiastic about the many trips they make, which, as they say, 'bring learning to life.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's At Ash School Limited | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Preston Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Eastry Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Sandwich Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sandwich Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fiona Crascall
- Phone
- 01304812539
- Address
- School Road, Ash, Canterbury, CT3 2JD
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118745
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.