Official figures · Absence
Schools in Canterbury by overall absence
38 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Canterbury. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 3.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 2 | Blean Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 3 | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 4 | Preston Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 5 | Adisham Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 6 | Barham Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 7 | Sturry Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 8 | Wingham Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 9 | Barton Court Grammar School Secondary · Academy converter | 5.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 10 | Petham Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 11 | Chartham Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 12 | Hoath Primary School Primary · Community school | 6.0% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 13 | Goodnestone Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 14 | Chislet Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 15 | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Secondary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next | |
| 16 | St Stephen's Infant School Primary · Academy converter | 6.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | Wincheap Foundation Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 6.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 18 | Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 6.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 19 | Barton Manor School Secondary · Free schools | 6.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 20 | Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 21 | Elham Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 6.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 22 | Littlebourne Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 6.9% | 2023/24 | Some aspects not as strong | |
| 23 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Primary · Academy converter | 6.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 24 | St Stephen's Junior School Primary · Academy converter | 6.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 25 | The Canterbury Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 7.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 26 | Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Secondary · Foundation school | 7.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 27 | St Peter's Methodist Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 7.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 28 | St Johns Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 7.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 29 | Water Meadows Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 8.5% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 30 | St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Secondary · Academy converter | 8.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 31 | Pilgrims' Way Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 8.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 32 | Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 9.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 33 | St Nicholas' School Community special school | 12.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 34 | Orion Spires Secondary · Academy sponsor led | 12.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 35 | The Canterbury Academy Secondary · Academy converter | 13.1% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 36 | The Archbishop's School Secondary · Foundation school | 15.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 37 | Parkside Community Foundation Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 16.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 38 | The Orchard School Foundation special school | 18.9% | 2023/24 | Needs attention |
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