Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Provender Way Grove Green Maidstone Kent ME14 5TZ |
| Phone | 01622735916 |
| Reference Number | 137615 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 436 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.41%
Girls: 54.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 34 | 64 |
| 4 | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| 5 | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| 6 | 27 | 37 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.4% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-04-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-07-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School | ||
| 2010-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-10 | 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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | 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 | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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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Leigh Academy Bearsted
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
0.63 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX |
0.78 miles |
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Roseacre Junior School
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL |
0.81 miles |
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Thurnham Church of England Infant School
The Landway, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4BL |
0.84 miles |
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Madginford Primary School
Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH |
0.95 miles |
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Park Way Primary School
Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH |
1.18 miles |
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Greenfields Community Primary School
Oxford Road, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF |
1.22 miles |
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South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL |
1.28 miles |
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St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS |
1.36 miles |
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North Borough Junior School
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP |
1.39 miles |
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Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG |
1.49 miles |
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN |
1.65 miles |
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Leigh Academy Molehill
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND |
1.7 miles |
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Leigh Academy Oaks
Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX |
1.73 miles |
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Senacre Wood Primary School
Graveney Road, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8QQ |
1.77 miles |
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
1.81 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
1.81 miles |
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Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QQ |
1.85 miles |
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Tiger Primary School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
1.92 miles |
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Tree Tops Primary Academy
Brishing Lane, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9EZ |
2.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ |
0.29 miles |
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Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
0.52 miles |
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Snowfields Academy
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
0.63 miles |
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Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
0.64 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
1.08 miles |
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MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
1.32 miles |
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King's Reach Education
St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW |
1.71 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
1.76 miles |
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
1.85 miles |
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Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
1.88 miles |
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New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
1.92 miles |
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St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
2.28 miles |
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
2.33 miles |
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St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
2.38 miles |
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Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
2.78 miles |
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Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX |
3.31 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road, Maidstone, ME17 4HT |
3.39 miles |
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Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
4.14 miles |
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Sutton Valence School
North Street, Maidstone, ME17 3HL |
4.5 miles |