The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Saunders (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Primary · Very close
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Primary · 501m away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 709m away
St Augustine Academy
Secondary · 846m away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 888m away
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · 888m away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 993m away
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School?
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School take?
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School?
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School is in Maidstone, ME16 8ER, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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