New School Canterbury
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
48
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(18/10/2022)
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New School Canterbury
Garlinge Green Road
Garlinge Green
Canterbury
CT4 5RU
01227730067

School Description

This is a happy school, where pupils report that they feel safe and free from bullying. However, leaders have not ensured that all pupils on site are safe, nor are the expectations of what pupils can achieve across the curriculum high enough. This is a very small school which has only recently opened. Pupils, parents and staff are positive about its progress so far. Parents like the ‘gentle approach’ their children experience. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities to learn outdoors in the woods but would like a pond to add to their learning environment. The wider curriculum provides well for pupils’ personal development. However, leaders and trustees have not yet ensured that the quality of education the school provides furnishes pupils with the rich learning experiences they desire and deserve. While it is true to say that the school already has a distinctive culture, and that leaders are dedicated to developing the core principles of Waldorf Steiner education, much more needs to be done before pupils can fully benefit from this approach. This includes in the kindergarten, where, despite high levels of nurture and care for children, the quality of the early years provision overall is inadequate.

New School Canterbury Parent Reviews



90% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 90% Agree 0% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 90% Agree 5% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 15% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 65% Strongly Agree 25% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>65, "strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 35% Strongly Agree 45% Agree 10% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>35, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 20% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 15% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 90% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>90, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 15% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 45% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 5% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022
Yes 90% No 10% {"yes"=>90, "no"=>10} Figures based on 20 responses up to 20-10-2022

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