The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
15% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Woolcombe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThurnham Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Roseacre Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
King's Reach Education
Independent · 1.6km away
Senacre Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Secondary · 1.8km away
Molehill Copse Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Leigh Academy Molehill
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Madginford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Madginford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Madginford Primary School?
Madginford Primary School currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Madginford Primary School take?
Madginford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Madginford Primary School?
Madginford Primary School is in Maidstone, ME15 8LH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Madginford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Madginford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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