Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Maidstone, ME14 5TZ · Kent · primary school
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12th 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 — 9.2/10 against 3,073 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 38% | 3.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, cricket, football, choir, tennis, dance, basketball and weaving clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the physical capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive at this ‘highly aspirational school’ where values such as compassion are central to its ‘excellent work’. The inspection found that pupils behave exceptionally well, achieve very well, and are ‘exceptionally well prepared for their next steps’. The school’s ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ meets the needs of all pupils consistently, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum sets out knowledge and skills with ‘considerable precision’, helping pupils develop ‘deep and lasting knowledge’.
- Staff have ‘excellent subject knowledge’ and explain learning ‘very clearly’, ensuring pupils know exactly what they need to do to be successful.
- Pupils ‘love reading’ and become ‘confident readers swiftly’ due to consistent phonics teaching and books ‘closely matched to their phonics knowledge’.
- Disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, ‘achieve incredibly well’ because staff identify needs swiftly and adapt learning precisely.
- Pupils make a ‘significant contribution to the school community and beyond’, holding roles such as house captains and eco-council members with diligence.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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