Coxheath Primary School, Maidstone
Coxheath Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Maidstone, part of Coppice Primary Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 29th-highest of the 43 schools in Maidstone with published results, and 10,901st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Coxheath Primary School in detail
Coxheath Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent has to undertake. At Coxheath Primary School we believe passionately in the importance of recognising every pupil as a unique individual, each with their own gifts and talents."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, running, dance, choir, gardening, art and film.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Coxheath Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 66% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Coxheath Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Coxheath Primary School as their first choice and 138 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Coxheath Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Coxheath Primary School are East Farleigh Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); Loose Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); Boughton Monchelsea Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 60% reading, 53% maths); and Tiger Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths).
Coxheath Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
East Farleigh Primary SchoolLoose Primary SchoolBoughton Monchelsea Primary SchoolTiger Primary School
The trust
Coxheath Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Coppice Primary Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
8.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 62 pupils (13.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is East Farleigh Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Coxheath Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
21.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
31.9
KS2
15
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Coxheath Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 16 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
461 pupils
450 places
11 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Maidstone
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Maidstone
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
463
Total Pupils
237
Boys
226
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,961
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,910
Per pupil
£2523k
Total funding
£144k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
386
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Coxheath Primary School
Questions parents ask about Coxheath Primary School
What are SATs results like at Coxheath Primary School?
Of the pupils at Coxheath Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Coxheath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coxheath Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for Coxheath Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Coxheath Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Coxheath Primary School?
Coxheath Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Coxheath Primary School?
Classes at Coxheath Primary School average 30.9 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Coxheath Primary School?
Coxheath Primary School has around 463 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Coxheath Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Coxheath Primary School in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Coxheath Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Coxheath Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Coxheath Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 16 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Coxheath Primary School?
Coxheath Primary School is at Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)