Best Primary Schools in Maidstone
55 primary schools found
Key Facts
- Maidstone has 55 primary schools, accounting for 41.7% of the total in the area, with a total of 16,626 pupils.
- In Maidstone, 98.0% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 9 schools achieving an Outstanding rating and 40 rated Good.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Maidstone primary schools is 21.63, with spending per pupil at £8,061, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- Maidstone primary schools see 59.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 16.2%, and 23.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Maidstone, ME17 4HT
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils155
P/T Ratio–
SS
Serenity School Maidstone
Maidstone, ME14 2LP
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils36
P/T Ratio–
Sutton Valence School
Maidstone, ME17 3HL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils866
P/T Ratio–
SH
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone, ME15 0JT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils50
P/T Ratio–
Leigh Academy Snowfields
Ofsted
Outstanding
Maidstone, ME14 5GA
Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence15.8%
Pupils303
P/T Ratio11.7
Allington Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Maidstone, ME16 0PG
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence3.9%
Pupils468
P/T Ratio22.6
Leigh Academy Oaks
Ofsted
Outstanding
Maidstone, ME15 9AX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence5.7%
Pupils225
P/T Ratio21.2
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Ofsted
Outstanding
Maidstone, ME14 5GA
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.1%
Pupils390
P/T Ratio30.0
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Maidstone, ME14 5DX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.2%
Pupils441
P/T Ratio22.9
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME15 6QN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence7.1%
Pupils328
P/T Ratio23.9
KR
King's Reach Education
Maidstone, ME15 8SW
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–25 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils10
P/T Ratio–
Lenham Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME17 2LL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.5%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio21.4
MA
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME16 8AU
PRU · Primary · Ages 12–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1
P/T Ratio5.5
East Farleigh Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME15 0LY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.7%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio22.4
RJ
Roseacre Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME14 4BL
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.0%
Pupils427
P/T Ratio21.5
South Borough Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME15 6TL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected86%
Absence5.3%
Pupils447
P/T Ratio23.5
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME16 0LB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.6%
Pupils419
P/T Ratio21.2
Coxheath Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME17 4PS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence6.0%
Pupils459
P/T Ratio27.3
Leigh Academy Tree Tops
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME15 9EZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence5.7%
Pupils342
P/T Ratio24.7
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME14 4BL
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.0%
Pupils270
P/T Ratio23.7
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Maidstone, ME14 5TZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence4.3%
Pupils436
P/T Ratio20.2
YS
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maidstone, ME18 6DP
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.6%
Pupils164
P/T Ratio17.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 55 primary schools in Maidstone, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Maidstone | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 98% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,061 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.