Roseacre Junior School

About Roseacre Junior School

Roseacre Junior School is clearly in demand among local families. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 427 pupils on roll against a capacity of 396, which is a strong practical signal of parent confidence. While the data does not include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the high take-up of places suggests the school is a popular choice in the Maidstone area. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school retained a Good overall rating, with inspectors awarding Outstanding for both behaviour and attitudes and personal development. This is a notable achievement, particularly as the school had previously held an Outstanding overall rating in 2016. The current inspection saw the quality of education and leadership and management both rated Good, meaning the school has maintained strong standards across the board. With only 3.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is relatively affluent, which may contribute to the calm and purposeful atmosphere that parents often value.

Academically, Roseacre Junior School performs solidly but sits in the middle of the pack locally. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just below the Kent local authority average of 63%. The school ranks 25th out of 44 primary schools in Maidstone, placing it in the bottom half of the borough. However, individual subject results are more encouraging: 81% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in writing, while 66% did so in maths. A higher-than-average proportion of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading (38%) and maths (32%), suggesting the school stretches its more able pupils effectively. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds, but the strong reading outcomes are a clear strength. The average reading score of 107 and maths score of 104 both sit above the national benchmark of 100.

The school offers a broad range of facilities and activities that support its Outstanding personal development rating. Pupils can take part in sports including tennis, athletics, dance, rounders and cross country, and there are clubs for chess, coding, eco activities and art. The Forest School provision and sensory room are notable additions for children who benefit from outdoor learning or a calm space. Roseacre Junior School also provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a practical option for families whose children need targeted support within a mainstream setting. With no nursery or sixth form, the school focuses squarely on the junior years, and its oversubscribed status means parents should ensure they apply early. It suits families who value strong pastoral care and a broad experience over headline exam results.

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