Platts Heath Primary School
Maidstone, ME17 2NH · Kent · primary school
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246th 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 — 6.5/10 against 752 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 41% | 1.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Platts Heath 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%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 pupils against a stated capacity of 91. 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 to close the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 11.0%? How does the school plan to sustain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Platts Heath Primary School
Overview
Platts Heath Primary School is described as a small village school with a "warm and caring ethos" where pupils feel they belong and are safe. The report highlights a positive culture where staff have high expectations, and pupils, including those with special educational needs, behave well and work hard. Leaders are praised for creating a broad curriculum that ignites curiosity, though implementation varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils form "positive relationships" with supportive staff, ensuring they feel safe and that bullying is not a concern.
- Staff are "well trained to teach phonics," helping children become "confident, fluent readers" through effective support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Leaders have created a "broad and rich curriculum" that identifies essential knowledge and skills, particularly in core subjects.
- Pupils demonstrate a "well-developed sense of right and wrong" and actively contribute to the community through roles like ‘eco-warriors’ and charity fundraising.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being "mindful of their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In art, music, and design and technology, staff are at an "early stage of implementing the revised curriculum," meaning pupils do not achieve as well as in other subjects.
- Leaders need to "strengthen the curriculum further" in these subjects and develop staff subject knowledge to ensure equally high quality across the board.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough recruitment procedures and staff who act promptly to report concerns and work with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 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
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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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