Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Johns Church of England Primary School

St John's Place, Canterbury, CT1 1BD
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St Johns Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT1 1BD
436 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
48.20% FSM %
215 Boys
221 Girls
About St Johns Church of England Primary School

St Johns Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Canterbury, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 436 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Jo Williamson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Canterbury
Parliamentary Constituency Canterbury
Ward Northgate
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10079922
URN 137071
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Keji Moses Chair of Governors 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Liz Williams Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/01/2026 — N/A
Miss Leah Coyne Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Andrew Dodd Governor 01/09/2022 07/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Robyn Dye Governor 25/04/2021 24/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Robyn Dye Governor 25/04/2025 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Patrick Ellisdon Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Robert Gold Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Milham Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Harriet Miller Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Alan Pagden Governor 16/09/2025 29/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Player Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Johns Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Canterbury, Kent.
St Johns Church of England Primary School has 436 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St Johns Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Johns Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Johns Church of England Primary School is Mrs Jo Williamson.
St Johns Church of England Primary School is at St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BD, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Johns Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Johns Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Williamson
St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BD
01227462360
www.stjohns-canterbury.kent.sch.uk/
Location
CT1 1BD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137071
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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