West Borough Primary School
103%
Capacity
475
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About West Borough Primary School
West 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 475 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West Borough Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Jury-Sofi, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10178th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 44 in Maidstone.
West Borough Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 51 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Borough Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, West 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 | Greenway, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 8TL |
| Headteacher | Gemma Jury-Sofi |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 475 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 475 / 460 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10178th of 13,686
Nationally
1524th of 2,034
In South East
35th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
52%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenway, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME16 8TL
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