West Borough Primary School
Maidstone, ME16 8TL · Kent · primary school
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334th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,500 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Borough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 456 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about West Borough Primary School
Overview
West Borough Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic development. Pupils are described as polite, respectful, and highly motivated, benefiting from a calm and purposeful learning environment. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with a clear vision driving the school’s success.
Strengths
- Leaders ensure the curriculum meets all pupils’ needs, including tailored support for those with little or no English and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A "love of reading permeates across the whole school," with staff reading daily and using a new phonics programme where staff "model sounds accurately."
- The mathematics curriculum is "carefully sequenced," helping pupils remember key facts and apply skills in other subjects like history and computing.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders taking positive action to ensure workloads are manageable and everyone is "fully committed to the school."
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, learning to talk respectfully about different faiths, cultures, and lifestyles.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not accurately capture what pupils know and can do, meaning they sometimes move learning on before pupils are ready.
- Leaders must develop and implement a consistent approach to assessment in every subject so that next steps in learning are successfully supported.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained, follow policies consistently, and act quickly to protect pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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