Kingswood Primary School
Maidstone, ME17 3QF · Kent · primary school
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232nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,927 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingswood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 118 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kingswood Primary School
Overview
Kingswood Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "purposeful, happy place of shared endeavour" where pupils are well cared for. The report highlights strong relationships, high expectations, and an ambitious curriculum that effectively supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "strong sense of community" and take on responsibilities such as being "well-being or eco warriors".
- Reading is central to provision, with "systematic and effective" phonics teaching ensuring children learn to read quickly and well.
- Mathematics is a popular subject; pupils are "confident and competent mathematicians" who can solve problems of increasing complexity.
- Teachers regularly check learning to "quickly spot any gaps or misconceptions, which are swiftly addressed".
- Governors work effectively with leaders to drive the school forward, including considering how "outdoor learning aligns to the curriculum".
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum in the creative arts is "still at an early stage," meaning subject leaders cannot yet fully evaluate how effectively it builds knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained and a new online recording system helping to "communicate information quickly and effectively."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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