Aylesham Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Canterbury, South East CT3 3BS · Kent
#2259 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#13817 of 15,697 nationally
About Aylesham Primary School
Aylesham Primary School is a academy primary located in Canterbury, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 382 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 21.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 2259th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 382; capacity filled 91%.
There are 46 schools in Canterbury; Aylesham Primary School ranks 32nd of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)37.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aylesham Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 382
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Aylesham Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students · 752 m away
Adisham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 1.7 km away
Nonington Church of England Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
45 students · 1.9 km away
Beech Grove School
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
86 students · 3.0 km away
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
48 students · 3.1 km away
Barham Church of England Primary School
CANTERBURY · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 3.6 km away
Wingham Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 4.9 km away
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
111 students · 5.4 km away
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
DOVER · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 5.4 km away
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Milton Park Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Heene CofE Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Salfords Primary School and Nursery
Redhill · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
Westvale Park Primary Academy
Horley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
383 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aylesham Primary School a good school?
Aylesham Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 21.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #2259 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aylesham Primary School rank in South East?
Aylesham Primary School ranks #2259 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #13817 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Aylesham Primary School?
Aylesham Primary School had 382 students in 2025.
Is Aylesham Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Aylesham Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Aylesham Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aylesham Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.