The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
12%
+4.0pp 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)
103
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6DP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Maidstone, ME18 6DP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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