Maypole Primary School
About Maypole Primary School
Maypole Primary School sits within the Kent local authority, a large county with 459 primary schools, and ranks 154th among them. In the more immediate Dartford area, it places 15th out of 26 primary schools, putting it just above the middle of the pack. For context, the top-performing peers in the same authority include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the ranking metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Leigh Academy Dartford, about 3.9 kilometres away. Maypole itself holds a Good rating, a grade it has maintained across its most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in 2018 that confirmed the school remains Good. Headteacher Shern Virdi leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 399 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2018Latest monitoring visit (12 Jun 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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