The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 328
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sue Heather (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 501m away
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Primary · 501m away
South Borough Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Maidstone Grammar School
Secondary · 1.0km away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 1.1km away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
St Augustine Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop Courtenay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Courtenay Primary School?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School currently has 328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Courtenay Primary School take?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Archbishop Courtenay Primary School?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is in Maidstone, ME15 6QN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Courtenay Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Archbishop Courtenay Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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