The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs C Howson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPalace Wood Primary School
Primary · 443m away
The Maplesden Noakes School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
Serenity School Maidstone
Independent · 1.5km away
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Primary · 1.5km away
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Sports Connect
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Allington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Allington Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Allington Primary School?
Allington Primary School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Allington Primary School take?
Allington Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Allington Primary School?
Allington Primary School is in Maidstone, ME16 0PG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Allington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Allington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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