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St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone

Maidstone, ME16 8ERPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone

St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is a small state primary for children aged 5 to 7, and it operates in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score sits at 63. However, because this is an infant school that only covers Years 1 and 2, it does not administer KS2 SATs, so that benchmark doesn't directly apply. What does stand out is the school's admission data: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 103 applications for just 40 places, with 45 of those as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.58, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. Only 39 first-preference offers were made, so even among those who put it top, not everyone got in. This level of demand suggests the school has a strong local reputation, even though its headline academic metrics aren't published in the same way as a full primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDouglas Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 8ER
HeadteacherLisa Saunders
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils120
Free School Meals (FSM)11.7%
School Capacity120 / 120 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Source: st-michaels-infant.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone

St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.