St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
100%
Capacity
419
Pupils
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Demand
About St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Ebdon, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7677th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 44 in Maidstone.
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 40 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Queen's Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 0LB |
| Headteacher | Victoria Ebdon |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7677th of 13,686
Nationally
1098th of 2,034
In South East
26th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
94
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen's Road, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME16 0LB
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