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Schools in ME17

A postcode district in Kent

  • Postcode district
  • 30 schools and nurseries

In short: ME17 is a postcode district in Kent with 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3014 primary · 4 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in ME17

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.

All ME17 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in ME17

14 in ME17, best first

Leigh Academy Langley Park

Maidstone, ME17 3FX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

72 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
448
Pupils per teacher
27.3
View school Leigh Academy Langley Park

Hollingbourne Primary School

Maidstone, ME17 1UA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well below the England average.

12 first choices, 12 offers made

Met the standard at 1153%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
96
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Hollingbourne Primary School

Kingswood Primary School

Maidstone, ME17 3QF · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

8 first choices, 9 offers made

Met the standard at 1158%

England 62%

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
118
Pupils per teacher
7.6
View school Kingswood Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in ME17

4 in ME17, best first

The Lenham School

Maidstone, ME17 2LL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

149 first choices, 158 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
820
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school The Lenham School

Cornwallis Academy

Maidstone, ME17 4HX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

283 first choices, 201 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.2

England 46.2

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
1,402
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Cornwallis Academy
See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in ME17

14 in ME17, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 14 nurseries

Sixth Forms in ME17

4 in ME17, by the school's Eduscope score

The Lenham School

Maidstone, ME17 2LL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

149 first choices, 158 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
820
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school The Lenham School

Cornwallis Academy

Maidstone, ME17 4HX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

283 first choices, 201 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.2

England 46.2

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
1,402
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Cornwallis Academy

Special Schools in ME17

1 in ME17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Earley Springs

Maidstone, ME17 1BL · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 13

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Earley Springs

Private Schools in ME17

3 in ME17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Earley Springs

Maidstone, ME17 1BL · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 13

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Earley Springs

Sutton Valence School

Maidstone, ME17 3HL · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
826
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Sutton Valence School
The map

Every school in ME17, 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.

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Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, GoodHollingbourne Primary School, Expected standard or betterLenham Primary School, GoodPlatts Heath Primary School, Needs attention in 6 areasSutton Valence Primary School, GoodKingswood Primary School, GoodHarrietsham Church of England Primary School, GoodLeeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasUlcombe Church of England Primary School, GoodSutton Valence School, InspectedOneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus, InspectedCornwallis Academy, GoodLeigh Academy Langley Park, GoodThe Lenham School, GoodCoxheath Primary School, GoodSunrise Day Nursery, OutstandingHarrietsham Preschool, GoodHappy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea, GoodBrishing Barn Nursery Ltd, GoodM.A Nursery Ltd, GoodCherubs Pre School, OutstandingSunrise Day Nursery (Langley) Limited, OutstandingHarlequin Forest School, OutstandingLenham Nursery School CIO, Strong standard in every areaEarly Learning Steps Sutton ValenceEarley SpringsKingswood Pre School Group, GoodCoxheath Preschool, GoodBoughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association, GoodCoxheath Rising Five Preschool, Good
  • Outstanding4
  • Good18
  • 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 ME17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

ME17 has 30 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about ME17

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How many schools are in ME17?

ME17 has 30 schools, including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in ME17?

The highest-ranked schools in ME17 on Eduscope are Leigh Academy Langley Park, Hollingbourne Primary School, Kingswood Primary 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 ME17?

There are 3 independent schools in ME17. 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 ME17 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in ME17?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in ME17 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.

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