# Petham Primary School — Canterbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 100
- **Founded:** 1776
- **Principal:** Mr J Higgins

## Contact

- **Address:** Church Lane, Petham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5RD
- **Phone:** 01227 700260
- **Website:** http://www.petham.kent.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/canterbury/petham-primary-school-14882

## About

Petham Primary School is a small, rural school founded in 1776. We are proud to be part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust (OCMAT), a federation of schools under the leadership and guidance of Chief Executive Officer; Mr David Whitehead. Our school is in Petham, a rural village, close to the city of Canterbury.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We've had a mixed experience at Petham Primary. The school's values and approach to outdoor learning are great, but we've found the communication with the school to be somewhat lacking at times. That being said, our child has made some wonderful friends and is enjoying the forest school program. We're hoping things will improve in the coming months. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Experience: We have been so impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Petham Primary. Our daughter has thrived in the forest school program and loves the sensory garden. The staff are passionate and dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. We feel so lucky to have found such a great school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic School with Amazing Facilities: We were so sad to leave Petham Primary when our children moved on to secondary school. The school's commitment to outdoor learning and its beautiful facilities, including the onsite swimming pool, were a huge draw for us. We also loved the emphasis on community and the strong links with the local church. *(Feb 2022)*

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