Park Way Primary School
98%
Capacity
310
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Park Way Primary School
Park Way Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 310 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Park Way Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Dhanecha, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7519th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 44 in Maidstone.
Park Way Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 45 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park Way Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, Park Way 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME15 7AH |
| Headteacher | Karen Dhanecha |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 310 / 315 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7519th of 13,686
Nationally
1068th of 2,034
In South East
24th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME15 7AH
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