St Paul's Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillary Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2BS |
| Reference Number | 118461 |
St Paul’s Infant School is a highly inclusive institution, successfully maintaining the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and are encouraged to develop their unique talents. The school's strong emphasis on emotional support and high expectations in behavior and learning fosters a positive attitude among students, leading to overall good achievement. Additionally, effective measures have been put in place to improve attendance, and pupils are noted for their resilience and responsibility in the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 262 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.29%
Girls: 47.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 53 | 88 |
| 2 | 51 | 37 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.8% |
| White, Other | 17.2% |
| African | 13% |
| Asian, Other | 9.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 14 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive school culture that celebrates unique talents
- Strong emotional support for students fostering confidence
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum covering a full range of subjects
- High-quality phonics teaching and effective reading strategies
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and provide clear explanations
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined essential knowledge for pupils
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
North Borough Junior School
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP |
0.06 miles |
|
Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG |
0.52 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX |
0.77 miles |
|
Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QQ |
0.86 miles |
|
Allington Primary School
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG |
1.32 miles |
|
Palace Wood Primary School
Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB |
1.33 miles |
|
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
1.33 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
1.33 miles |
|
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ |
1.36 miles |
|
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN |
1.45 miles |
|
South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL |
1.49 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
1.5 miles |
|
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB |
1.54 miles |
|
Park Way Primary School
Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH |
1.74 miles |
|
West Borough Primary School
Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL |
1.87 miles |
|
Roseacre Junior School
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL |
2.12 miles |
|
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL |
2.16 miles |
|
Jubilee Primary School
Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF |
2.17 miles |
|
Greenfields Community Primary School
Oxford Road, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF |
2.26 miles |
|
Madginford Primary School
Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH |
2.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Serenity School Maidstone
Springfield House, Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2LP |
0.42 miles |
|
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
0.7 miles |
|
The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
0.76 miles |
|
MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
0.77 miles |
|
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
0.89 miles |
|
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
1 miles |
|
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ |
1.19 miles |
|
Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
1.4 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Snowfields
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
1.5 miles |
|
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
1.52 miles |
|
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
1.54 miles |
|
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
1.6 miles |
|
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
2.06 miles |
|
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
2.49 miles |
|
New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
2.51 miles |
|
Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.81 miles |
|
King's Reach Education
St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW |
2.84 miles |
|
Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX |
3.77 miles |
|
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road, Maidstone, ME17 4HT |
3.89 miles |
|
The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
4 miles |