Roseacre Junior School
Maidstone, ME14 4BL · Kent · primary school
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108th 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roseacre Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, play football, athletics, tri-golf, cricket or archery, and participate in performing arts, musical theatre, dance or choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 396. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Roseacre Junior School
Overview
Roseacre Junior School is described as a place where pupils are “happy and safe” and take pride in its inclusive community. The report highlights “exceptionally calm and settled” behaviour and strong relationships, underpinned by the school’s core values. Pupils achieve well academically, supported by an effective curriculum and a “well-considered phonics programme.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally calm and settled” behaviour and take responsibility for the safety of the school community.
- Staff possess “strong” subject knowledge and provide clear explanations that help pupils understand complex ideas.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved significantly, with rapid identification of needs and effective support via ‘the hub’.
- Personal development is “exceptionally strong,” with pupils engaging in a wide variety of clubs and leadership roles.
- A “strong rewards culture” permeates the school, motivating pupils to demonstrate core values.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is “not as precise as it could be,” meaning staff do not always know how much knowledge pupils have remembered over time.
- Quality assurance activities are “not always as purposeful as they could be” and do not consistently provide precise information on curriculum implementation.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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