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Staplehurst School

Maidstone, TN12 0LZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
61 1st-choice / 68 places
Ranking
#11,644
of 13,686 nationally

About Staplehurst School

Staplehurst School is a state primary in Kent that currently teaches 383 pupils, well below its capacity of 525, suggesting there is room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.5%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and points to a relatively diverse intake in terms of socio-economic background. Despite this, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 93 applications for 68 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.37 applicants per place. Of those, 61 were first-preference applications, and all 61 received offers, meaning that if you put Staplehurst as your top choice, your chances of securing a place have historically been very strong. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGybbon Rise, Tonbridge, Maidstone, TN12 0LZ
HeadteacherLucy Wall
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils383
Free School Meals (FSM)23.5%
School Capacity383 / 525 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsSensory RoomDining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: staplehurstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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