SchoolScoresBoughton Monchelsea Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4HP
01622 743596 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 March 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Maidstone comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Maidstone | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Maidstone figures pool parents at the Maidstone schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
47% — 15 points below the Kent average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 37th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 36th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 36th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 34th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 43 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Loose Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Tree Tops 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tiger Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Langley Park 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Oaks 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Molehill 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coxheath Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Senacre Wood Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfields Community Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Boughton Monchelsea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 March 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Boughton Monchelsea Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Boughton Monchelsea Primary School?
92% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Boughton Monchelsea Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Boughton Monchelsea Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put Boughton Monchelsea Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 20 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118288.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.