SchoolScoresMaidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Douglas Road, Maidstone, ME16 8ER
01622 751502 · 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 November 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
69 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 6th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%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
45 pupils in this year group.
69% — 7 points above the Kent average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.0% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 27th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.2% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 37th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 43 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 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
- St Michael's CofE Infant School Maidstone 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Archbishop Courtenay Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick House Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Borough Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Borough Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jubilee Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Way Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palace Wood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 March 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School?
91% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118625.
- 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.