The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Emily Sweeney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Graveney Road, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8QQ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Senacre Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Senacre Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Senacre Wood Primary School?
Senacre Wood Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Senacre Wood Primary School take?
Senacre Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Senacre Wood Primary School?
Senacre Wood Primary School is in Maidstone, ME15 8QQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Senacre Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Senacre 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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