The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL MAIDSTONE
- Head
- Mr D J Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is in Maidstone, ME14 5TZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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