Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
82%
Capacity
83
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 83 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 101 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Clark, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13530th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 44 in Maidstone.
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 13 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Eco Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Darman Lane, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME18 6BL |
| Headteacher | Lucy Clark |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 83 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.9% |
| School Capacity | 83 / 101 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13530th of 13,686
Nationally
2016th of 2,034
In South East
43rd of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
22%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
22%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Darman Lane, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME18 6BL
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