The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Claire Coombes (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Infant School
Primary · 832m away
North Borough Junior School
Primary · 928m away
Serenity School Maidstone
Independent · 1.4km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Primary · 1.8km away
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.9km away
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Maplesden Noakes School
Secondary · 2.0km away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandling Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandling Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandling Primary School?
Sandling Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandling Primary School take?
Sandling Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandling Primary School?
Sandling Primary School is in Maidstone, ME14 2JG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandling Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandling Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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