Queenborough School and Nursery
113%
Capacity
476
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Queenborough School and Nursery
Queenborough School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 476 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jason Howard, 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 2833rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 48 in Swale.
Queenborough School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 148 applications for 59 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 74 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Queenborough School and Nursery include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Queenborough School and Nursery 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Edward Road, Queenborough, Swale, ME11 5DF |
| Headteacher | Jason Howard |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 476 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.9% |
| School Capacity | 476 / 420 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2833rd of 13,686
Nationally
371st of 2,034
In South East
12th of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
148
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
74 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Edward Road, Queenborough
Swale, ME11 5DF
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