The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 310
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Karen Dhanecha (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaidstone Grammar School
Secondary · 577m away
South Borough Primary School
Primary · 626m away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Leigh Academy Oaks
Primary · 1.2km away
New Line Learning Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Tiger Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Molehill Copse Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Park Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Way Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Way Primary School?
Park Way Primary School currently has 310 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Way Primary School take?
Park Way Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Way Primary School?
Park Way Primary School is in Maidstone, ME15 7AH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Way Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Park Way Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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