Chislet Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, CT3 4DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chislet Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 24th of 27 primary schools in Canterbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2022, report published 17 January 2023
- 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 23 November 2022
Pupils are happy at school because it is a friendly and welcoming place for them. They feel cared for and they care for one another. Pupils do not worry about bullying, which is extremely rare, because staff respond quickly to any hint of unkind behaviour. Pupils are proud of their school. They are keen to contribute, for example by being a class prefect or librarian. They carry out their duties diligently and carefully. Older pupils act as positive role models for younger pupils. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of their work and behaviour. They strive to meet these. Pupils are delighted when this is recognised by, for example, earning their handwriting pen. Pupils are interested in their learning. They discuss their favourite authors and subjects keenly. Pupils listen to their teachers and follow instructions. They particularly enjoy working with each other. Parents value the high levels of care and kindness that their children receive. They are confident that their children are safe. One parent summed up the views of many by saying, 'They go in smiling and they come out smiling.'
What the school should improve
- Beyond English and mathematics, much of the curriculum is at relatively early stages of implementation. Because of this, pupils are not yet achieving as well as they could across the wider curriculum. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders continue to get the training and support they need to review and refine the curriculum as it embeds.
- In the past, the barriers to learning for SEND pupils have not been identified clearly enough. Support plans sometimes lack sufficient detail to fully address pupils' needs. Leaders should ensure that the new special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinators (SENDCos) continue to address these gaps so that all pupils with SEND have their needs fully understood and supported.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
104 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Chislet Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoath Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Water Meadows Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Reculver Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tim Whitehouse
- Phone
- 01227860295
- Address
- Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, CT3 4DU
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118655
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.