Tiger Primary School
Maidstone, ME15 9QL · Kent · primary school
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269th 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 — 5.3/10 against 1,383 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tiger Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 392 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between inspections?
What Ofsted said about Tiger Primary School
Overview
This is described as a "happy and increasingly successful school" where pupils feel safe and enjoy "warm and positive relationships" with staff. The school has established high expectations for achievement and conduct, with a clear behaviour framework known as ‘The Tiger Way’ that is becoming securely embedded. Most pupils behave well, bullying is rare, and the curriculum is designed to reflect high ambitions for all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to engage in their learning" in calm, attentive classrooms, demonstrating values such as teamwork and resilience.
- The "effective curriculum" carefully identifies necessary knowledge and skills, helping current pupils make good progress after previously low attainment.
- There is a "strong offer to support the personal development of pupils," including debates on world issues and a wide range of leadership opportunities.
- Leaders have worked closely with the trust to identify improvements, developing "effective links with families and the local community."
Areas to improve
- Learning activities in the early years are not always implemented consistently, meaning children sometimes miss opportunities to develop key skills like early number or mark making.
- The school needs to sustain recent improvements in the rapid identification and support of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The teaching of early reading is not yet consistently strong across all staff, requiring better understanding of how to support pupils’ reading development.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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