The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Wakefield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Infant School
Primary · Very close
Serenity School Maidstone
Independent · 579m away
Sandling Primary School
Primary · 928m away
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Maplesden Noakes School
Secondary · 1.1km away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 1.2km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Primary · 1.2km away
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is North Borough Junior School's Ofsted rating?
North Borough Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Borough Junior School?
North Borough Junior School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Borough Junior School take?
North Borough Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Borough Junior School?
North Borough Junior School is in Maidstone, ME14 2BP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Borough Junior School have a sixth form?
No, North Borough Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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