St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
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Capacity
120
Pupils
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Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 120 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 120 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Saunders, it falls under Kent local authority.
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 40 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (38 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Infant 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Douglas Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 8ER |
| Headteacher | Lisa Saunders |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 120 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 120 / 120 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
38 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
103
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Douglas Road, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME16 8ER
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