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Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School

Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ, Kent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.0 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
436
Capacity
420
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score in the top 1% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 83% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. The percentage of students reaching higher standards is also commendable at 28%.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 March 2025
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.83%Top 9% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.28%Top 3% UK
Parent View (106 responses)
4.3
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
15% disagree
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
White Other4.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.27418, 0.55171 · ME14 5TZ

School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137615
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.

Is Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School scores 99.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School?

Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.

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