Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
99%
Capacity
177
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 178 places).
Ofsted has rated Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Saunders, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10000th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 44 in Maidstone.
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 Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Book Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior 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 | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Douglas Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 8ER |
| Headteacher | Lisa Saunders |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.0% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 178 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10000th of 13,686
Nationally
1491st of 2,034
In South East
34th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
53%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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Contact Information
Douglas Road, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME16 8ER
Journey to School
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