Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sturry 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 5th of 27 primary schools in Canterbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 6 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils love coming to this welcoming, nurturing and inspirational school. Staff work tirelessly to ensure that all pupils thrive and flourish in an inclusive learning environment and rise to their high expectations. Pupils have a strong voice in the school and know that their opinions and suggestions are valued. One parent expressed the views of many saying, 'My child is thriving at this school. The inclusive and supportive nature means that my child feels valued and important.' There is an extremely calm and purposeful atmosphere and a culture of high aspirations. A group of pupils agreed that the school, 'helps you reach your dreams'. Pupils demonstrate a genuine love for learning. Staff know the pupils very well, fostering positive, trusting relationships. Consequently, pupils are confident and happy individuals who feel very safe and well cared for. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. From Reception, children are taught to work together collaboratively. Across the school, pupils are kind and considerate and help each other. Pupils relish any opportunities to take on leadership roles. They make an active and positive contribution to the school community and learn what it means to be responsible, respectful citizens in the wider community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
414 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sturry Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Meadows Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs M Mannings
- Phone
- 01227710477
- Address
- Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0NR
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 138738
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.