SchoolScoresNorth Borough Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, ME14 2BP
01622 754708 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 June 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 October 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
76 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 11th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 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 Joint 8th 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% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%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
87 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Kent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.5% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 31st highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 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 19th highest of 43 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 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
- St Paul's Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- Sandling Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick House Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palace Wood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allington Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Infant School Maidstone 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Maidstone, St John's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archbishop Courtenay Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is North Borough Junior School's Ofsted rating?
North Borough Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did North Borough Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend North Borough Junior School?
89% of the 76 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend North Borough 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 118301.
- 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.