Best primary schools in Kent
Kent's school story is strong enough to influence moves, but it still needs to be matched with the right postcode fundamentals. This ranking covers 77 primary schools across 13 local authority districts. Postcode area ME3 has the highest average school score (67.8 across 8 schools), while ME7 sits at the lower end (30.3). 95% of ranked Kent primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Kent on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Kent comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More primary schools in Kent
Positions 11–30 in the Kent ranking.
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Questions about primary schools in Kent
What is the best primary school in Kent?
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is the top-ranked primary school in Kent (LocaleIQ score 97.6 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 10%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Kent primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Kent?
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School tops the Kent secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 69.5. See the full secondary school ranking for Kent for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Kent have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Kent: The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) (KS2 expected 83%, higher 10%); Leigh Academy High Halstow (KS2 expected 81%, higher 19%); Lordswood School (KS2 expected 76%, higher 5%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Kent are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
3 primary schools in the Kent ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery), Leigh Academy High Halstow, Lordswood School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Kent?
This ranking covers 77 primary schools in the Kent comparison pool, across 13 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Kent has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, ME3 has the strongest cluster — 67.8 average across 8 ranked primary schools. ME7 sits at the lower end (30.3 average). Kent's school story is strong enough to influence moves, but it still needs to be matched with the right postcode fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.