South Borough Primary School
Maidstone, ME15 6TL · Kent · primary school
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86th 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,634 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Borough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club provision? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about South Borough Primary School
Overview
South Borough Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a welcoming culture where values of ‘respect, kindness and determination’ are evident. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and take pride in their achievements within a community that parents describe as instilling a ‘strong sense of community’. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious and interesting curriculum’ that successfully accounts for pupils’ diverse starting points and experiences.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘strong’, with teachers skilfully adapting lessons so all pupils can access the full curriculum.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with phonics taught effectively through a ‘consistent approach’ and a ‘well-structured programme’ that builds confidence and fluency.
- Staff feel ‘highly valued and supported’, with leaders being ‘considerate of staff workload’ and mindful of well-being.
- Pupils are ‘exceptionally respectful, understanding and accepting of others’ with different beliefs, backgrounds, or ways of learning.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the ‘end points that the curriculum is building towards are not clearly defined’, meaning the knowledge and skills pupils need to retain are not always sufficiently clear or precise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are quick to recognise signs of risk and leaders take swift action.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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