- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in ME15
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 38 schools and nurseries
In short: ME15 is a postcode district in Kent with 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3816 primary · 4 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME15 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME15
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in ME15
16 in ME15, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
18 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 106
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Top Secondary Schools in ME15
4 in ME15, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
235 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,443
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
91 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1629.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 826
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Nurseries in ME15
19 in ME15, highest Ofsted grade first
St Peters Busy Bee's Pre-School
Maidstone, ME15 8NJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Preschool
Maidstone, ME15 9QF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Ragstone House
Maidstone, ME15 6SA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ME15
2 in ME15, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
235 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,443
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Five Acre Wood School
Maidstone, ME15 9QF · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 871
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Special Schools in ME15
2 in ME15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Five Acre Wood School
Maidstone, ME15 9QF · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 871
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
King's Reach Education
Maidstone, ME15 8SW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Boys
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 11
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in ME15
2 in ME15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone, ME15 0JT · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 12
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 45
- Pupils per teacher
- –
King's Reach Education
Maidstone, ME15 8SW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25 · Boys
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 11
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME15, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good27
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every ME15 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME15 has 38 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in ME15
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about ME15
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME15?
ME15 has 38 schools, including 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in ME15?
The highest-ranked schools in ME15 on Eduscope are Leigh Academy Molehill, Leigh Academy Oaks, Maidstone Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in ME15?
There are 2 independent schools in ME15. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in ME15 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in ME15?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 38 schools in ME15 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.