Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pilgrims' Way Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 25th of 27 primary schools in Canterbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 19 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pilgrims' Way is a welcoming, friendly and supportive place to be. Pupils get on well together and have a sense of belonging in this vibrant, caring community. Pupils describe their school as a happy and beautiful place. They say that pupils are kind, respectful and well behaved. The values of 'respect, resilient, aspire, positive, success' are at the heart of everything that the school does. Pupils enjoy coming to school, where everyone is included and encouraged to do their best. Children get off to an outstanding start in Nursery and Reception. Pupils are happy at school and enjoy their learning. They are proud of the school and their achievements. They say, 'It's okay to make mistakes because that's how you learn.' Pupils feel safe in school. Their well-being is a priority for everyone. Pupils have very positive and trusting relationships with staff. They know adults will listen to them if they have any concerns or worries, including about bullying if it should happen. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They participate in the 'mile a day', or at least three laps around the field. Pupils explained, 'It's good for us and gets our hearts racing and blood pumping'.
What the school should improve
- The key knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember is not as well defined in some subjects as it is in others. Teachers are not always completely clear about the explicit knowledge pupils need to learn to meet challenging end points. Leaders need to refine the curriculum to make more explicit the key knowledge that they would like pupils to know and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
404 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Pilgrims' Way Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- VERITAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Campbell
- Phone
- 01227760084
- Address
- Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XU
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 145951
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.