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Roseacre Junior School

Maidstone, ME14 4BLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,582
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Landway, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME14 4BL
HeadteacherDuncan Garrett
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils427
Free School Meals (FSM)3.5%
School Capacity427 / 396 (108% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roseacre Junior School

Roseacre Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.