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East Farleigh Primary School

Maidstone, ME15 0LYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3401 of 13,686 nationally

About East Farleigh Primary School

East Farleigh Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 88 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.93. Of those 88 applicants, 22 received a first-preference offer, while 32 had listed the school as their top choice. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in Maidstone, though the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey. Headteacher Peter Goodman leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for 209 pupils aged 4 to 11, operating at near-full capacity with 210 places. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and leadership and management. That’s a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall and Good for leadership alone.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVicarage Lane, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME15 0LY
HeadteacherPeter Goodman
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingNetballTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirEco ClubBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: east-farleigh.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Farleigh Primary School

East Farleigh 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.