Coxheath Primary School
Maidstone, ME17 4PS · Kent · primary school
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292nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,249 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coxheath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Gardening, Young Voices Choir, Christmas Crafts, Music technology, Midfulness, Construction, and Senior Choir clubs. Sports include Boys and Girls Football, Netball, and Running. Arts and music options cover Art, Short Film, Percussion, and Film. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 463 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the 2023 inspection is now two years old, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Coxheath Primary School
Overview
Coxheath Primary School is described as an “inclusive, welcoming school” where pupils are “rightly proud” to attend. The report highlights “warm, caring relationships” and “exemplary” behaviour, noting that the school provides an “aspirational and interesting curriculum” that ignites pupils’ curiosity.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and are “kind to one another,” supported by peer mediators and high-quality emotional well-being provisions like the “nurture bus.”
- The curriculum is “inspiring” and “innovative,” particularly in art, fostering a “genuine joy of reading” and secure understanding of key concepts in subjects like history.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils engaging in competitive sports, musical performances, and debates on moral issues such as “war and human rights.”
- Staff are “knowledgeable” and use effective strategies, such as quizzes and phonics training, to build on prior learning and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must fully embed the ambitious curriculum to ensure “all subjects are of the same high standard,” as some areas are still relatively new.
- The new strategy for involving parents in planning support for pupils with SEND has not yet been “fully rolled out,” leaving some parents unclear about how their child is being supported.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “culture of vigilance” ensuring pupils’ welfare is everyone’s top priority and staff are trained to coordinate support with external agencies when necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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