Hunton Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
107
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Hunton Church of England Primary School
Hunton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 107 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Hunton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anita Makey, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2867th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 44 in Maidstone.
Hunton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 15 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hunton Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, Hunton Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bishops Lane, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME15 0SJ |
| Headteacher | Anita Makey |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 105 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 May 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2867th of 13,686
Nationally
379th of 2,034
In South East
13th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
75%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
62
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hunton Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Bishops Lane, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME15 0SJ
Journey to School
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