Allington Primary School
111%
Capacity
468
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Allington Primary School
Allington Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 468 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher C Howson, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1602nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 44 in Maidstone.
Allington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 194 applications for 60 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 83 were first-preference applications.
Allington Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Allington Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, Allington Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 0PG |
| Headteacher | C Howson |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 468 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 468 / 420 (111% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1602nd of 13,686
Nationally
213th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
194
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
83 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Allington Primary School
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Contact Information
Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME16 0PG
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