# Barham Church of England Primary School — Canterbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Alison Higgins & Mrs Jo Duhig

## Contact

- **Address:** Valley Rd, Barham, Canterbury, Kent
- **Phone:** 01227 831312
- **Website:** https://www.barham.kent.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/canterbury/barham-church-of-england-primary-school-7582

## About

A happy, thriving school with a strong Christian ethos and close links to St John’s church. We have a warm, family feel to our school with kind, thoughtful and hardworking children.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic music and arts program: My child loves the music and arts program at Barham Church of England Primary School. The staff are talented and enthusiastic, and the opportunities for children to explore their creativity are endless. *(Dec 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful teachers and facilities: My child has thrived at Barham Church of England Primary School. The teachers are kind and engaging, and the facilities are impressive, especially the 3D printer and swimming pool. We're so grateful to be part of this community. *(Sep 2023)*
- **4/5** — Some inconsistencies in teaching: We had a great experience with the school overall, but I did notice some inconsistencies in teaching quality from year to year. Hopefully, the school will continue to work on this. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Christian values: As a parent, I've been blown away by the Christian values that are woven into every aspect of the school. The staff are dedicated to helping children develop their faith and character, which is so important to us as a family. *(Jun 2022)*

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