- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Schools in ME18
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 7 schools and nurseries
In short: ME18 is a postcode district in Kent with 4 primary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries74 primary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME18
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 ME18
4 in ME18, best first
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maidstone, ME18 6DP · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
13 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
7 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Nurseries in ME18
3 in ME18, highest Ofsted grade first
Nettlestead & Wateringbury Preschool & Out of school Club
Maidstone, ME18 5ER · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Play Place Riverside Pre School and Play Scheme
Maidstone, ME18 6JT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Teston & Wateringbury Preschool
Maidstone, ME18 5AH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME18, 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.
- Good6
- Not graded yet1
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 ME18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME18 has 7 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 ME18
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 ME18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME18?
ME18 has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in ME18?
The highest-ranked schools in ME18 on Eduscope are Mereworth Community Primary School, Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Wateringbury Church of England 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 do I choose the right school in ME18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in ME18 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.