The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Duncan Garrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThurnham Church of England Infant School
Primary · Very close
Madginford Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Primary · 1.3km away
Leigh Academy Snowfields
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Secondary · 1.7km away
Valley Park School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roseacre Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Roseacre Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roseacre Junior School?
Roseacre Junior School currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roseacre Junior School take?
Roseacre Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roseacre Junior School?
Roseacre Junior School is in Maidstone, ME14 4BL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roseacre Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Roseacre Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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