The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 26.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mathew Currie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaidstone Grammar School
Secondary · 318m away
Park Way Primary School
Primary · 626m away
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Primary · 1.2km away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 1.3km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Primary · 1.4km away
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Borough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Borough Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Borough Primary School?
South Borough Primary School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Borough Primary School take?
South Borough Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Borough Primary School?
South Borough Primary School is in Maidstone, ME15 6TL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Borough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Borough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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