Greenfields Community Primary School
Maidstone, ME15 8DF · Kent · primary school
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199th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 1,756 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenfields Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and netball teams, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 367. 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
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Greenfields Community Primary School
Overview
Greenfields Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school maintains high expectations for pupils’ achievement and personal development, supported by an ambitious curriculum and strong staff expertise. Pupils are described as kind, polite, and proud to attend, benefiting from a nurturing environment that fosters confidence and mutual respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ordered to build knowledge progressively, helping pupils "know and remember more over time."
- Staff robustly check reading sounds and provide targeted support to help pupils catch up, building "confidence and fluency in reading."
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "identified swiftly" and they are fully included in all aspects of school life.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom, such as overnight stays and visits to galleries, which nurture their talents and character.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering their workload and well-being, while the governing body works effectively to maintain high standards.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not carefully check that pupils have learned what was intended before moving on, leading to unaddressed gaps in knowledge.
- The school should ensure that all teachers routinely check what pupils know and remember to help them build on prior learning across the entire curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
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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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