Elham Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Canterbury, South East CT4 6TT · Kent
#1707 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#10204 of 15,697 nationally
About Elham Church of England Primary School
Elham Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Canterbury, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 82 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1707th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (82th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 82; capacity filled 58.6%.
There are 46 schools in Canterbury; Elham Church of England Primary School ranks 21st 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%)60%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)9.8%
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 Elham Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 82
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 58.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 60%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Elham Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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191 students · 3.0 km away
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Stowting Church of England Primary School
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The Churchill School
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317 students · 5.5 km away
Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School
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Hawkinge Primary School
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Harcourt Primary School
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179 students · 6.8 km away
Bodsham Church of England Primary School
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Barham Church of England Primary School
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210 students · 6.9 km away
Turner Free School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elham Church of England Primary School a good school?
Elham Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1707 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 Elham Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Elham Church of England Primary School ranks #1707 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #10204 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elham Church of England Primary School?
Elham Church of England Primary School had 82 students in 2025.
Is Elham Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Elham Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Elham Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elham Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.