Allington Primary School, Maidstone

In its own words: "Allington is a vibrant, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit. We work together as staff, governors and parents to ensure that the children enjoy their time with us, being the best person they possibly can and are confident when facing each new challenge on their learning journey."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Allington Primary School , part of the Orchard Academy Trust. As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a school where creating a genuine sense of belonging sits at the heart of everything we do. At Allington, every child is known, valued and celebrated for who they are."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Allington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Allington Primary School as their first choice and 192 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 20 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Allington Primary School are Palace Wood Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); Brunswick House Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths); St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone (1 mile); and St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone (1 mile, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths).

Allington Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Allington Primary School is one of 2 schools run by Orchard Academy Trust, an academy trust.

8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (5.2%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Barming Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fordwich Close (adjacent), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Allington Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 171 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

Allington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Allington Primary School are The Maplesden Noakes School (0.8 miles), Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.9 miles), St Simon Stock Catholic School (1 mile) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles).