The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 56
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Darren Waters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Platts Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Platts Heath Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Platts Heath Primary School?
Platts Heath Primary School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Platts Heath Primary School take?
Platts Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Platts Heath Primary School?
Platts Heath Primary School is in Maidstone, ME17 2NH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Platts Heath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Platts Heath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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