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Barming Primary School

Maidstone, ME16 9DYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#12,837
of 13,686 nationally

About Barming Primary School

Parents considering Barming Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction in the most recent Parent View survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025. A notable 85% of the 105 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The picture is particularly positive around happiness and safety: 91% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 90% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 intake, Barming received 120 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. Of those 120 applications, 55 were first-preference choices, and 54 of those first-preference families were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a school that local families actively want to get into, though it also means securing a place isn't guaranteed unless you live close enough to meet the admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBelmont Close, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 9DY
HeadteacherChristopher Laker
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils490
Free School Meals (FSM)26.4%
School Capacity490 / 420 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 105 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisRoundersGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barming Primary School

Barming Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.