The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
11% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Clare Cairns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAllington Primary School
Primary · 443m away
The Maplesden Noakes School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Primary · 1.1km away
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Serenity School Maidstone
Independent · 1.5km away
St Augustine Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Palace Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Palace Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Palace Wood Primary School?
Palace Wood Primary School currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Palace Wood Primary School take?
Palace Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Palace Wood Primary School?
Palace Wood Primary School is in Maidstone, ME16 0AB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Palace Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Palace Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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