South Borough Primary School
93%
Capacity
447
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About South Borough Primary School
South Borough Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 447 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated South Borough Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mathew Currie, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 685th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 44 in Maidstone.
South Borough Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 175 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 81 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 South Borough Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, South Borough 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME15 6TL |
| Headteacher | Mathew Currie |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 447 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.4% |
| School Capacity | 447 / 480 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
685th of 13,686
Nationally
98th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
86%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
175
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
81 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stagshaw Close, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME15 6TL
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