The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 490
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Laker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBower Grove School
Special school · 1.1km away
Jubilee Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Borough Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Helens Montessori School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Primary · 1.8km away
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barming Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barming Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barming Primary School?
Barming Primary School currently has 490 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barming Primary School take?
Barming Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barming Primary School?
Barming Primary School is in Maidstone, ME16 9DY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barming Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barming Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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