St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Queen's Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0LB |
| Phone | 01622771540 |
| Reference Number | 118853 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 417 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.64%
Girls: 50.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 45.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 3 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 4 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 5 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 6 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.9% |
| White, Other | 15.8% |
| Indian | 10.3% |
| African | 9.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-09-18 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-01-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-07-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-04-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-12-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-07-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-03-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-05-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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West Borough Primary School
Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL |
0.36 miles |
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Palace Wood Primary School
Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB |
0.68 miles |
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Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QQ |
0.68 miles |
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Jubilee Primary School
Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF |
0.71 miles |
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.76 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.76 miles |
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Allington Primary School
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG |
0.95 miles |
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN |
1.07 miles |
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Barming Primary School
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY |
1.09 miles |
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North Borough Junior School
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP |
1.48 miles |
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South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL |
1.54 miles |
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St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS |
1.54 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX |
1.67 miles |
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St Helens Montessori School
Lower Road, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0JT |
1.72 miles |
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East Farleigh Primary School
Vicarage Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0LY |
1.8 miles |
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Park Way Primary School
Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH |
1.92 miles |
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Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG |
2.02 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.13 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BE |
2.21 miles |
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Ditton Infant School
Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton, Https://Www.Ditton-Inf.Kent.Sch.Uk/, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6EB |
2.3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
0.07 miles |
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St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
0.28 miles |
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
0.29 miles |
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Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
0.56 miles |
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
0.79 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
0.84 miles |
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MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
1.12 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
1.64 miles |
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Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
1.79 miles |
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Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
1.91 miles |
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ |
2.16 miles |
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Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.21 miles |
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New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
2.31 miles |
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Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
2.33 miles |
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Snowfields Academy
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
2.84 miles |
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The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
2.92 miles |
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Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX |
3.12 miles |
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King's Reach Education
St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW |
3.2 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road, Maidstone, ME17 4HT |
3.26 miles |
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The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS |
4.28 miles |