The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp 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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Amanda Lavelle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
39 the Street, Mereworth Cp School, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5ND
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mereworth Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mereworth Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mereworth Community Primary School?
Mereworth Community Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mereworth Community Primary School take?
Mereworth Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mereworth Community Primary School?
Mereworth Community Primary School is in Maidstone, ME18 5ND, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mereworth Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mereworth Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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