SchoolScoresSt Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Queen's Road, Maidstone, ME16 0LB
01622 771540 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
95 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
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 19th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 48 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 83 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%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
63 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 118853), before it changed to its current form.
46% — 16 points below the Kent average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 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. | 103 | 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.3% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 43 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 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
- West Borough Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palace Wood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick House Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jubilee Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maidstone, St Michael's CofE Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Infant School Maidstone 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Allington Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archbishop Courtenay Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barming Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Borough Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone's Ofsted rating?
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone?
69% of the 95 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone as their first choice for 31 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 27 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 151501.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.