Queenborough School and Nursery, Queenborough
Queenborough School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Queenborough, part of Ekc Schools Trust Limited. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 44th-highest of the 432 schools in Kent with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Queenborough School and Nursery in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Queenborough School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Queenborough School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Queenborough School and Nursery as their first choice and 142 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Queenborough School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Queenborough School and Nursery are West Minster Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 81% maths); Halfway Houses Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths); St Edward's Catholic Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 50% maths); and Rose Street Primary School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 63% maths).
Queenborough School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
West Minster Primary SchoolHalfway Houses Primary SchoolSt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolRose Street Primary School
The trust
Queenborough School and Nursery is one of 12 schools run by Ekc Schools Trust Limited, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 103 pupils (21.9%) received SEN support and 21 (4.5%) 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.
Staffing
Queenborough School and Nursery had 27 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Queenborough Rail Station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanley Avenue (adjacent), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Queenborough School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Queenborough School and Nursery are Leigh Academy Minster (1.3 miles) and EKC Sheppey Secondary (1.8 miles).
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
32.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 14 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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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Your chances of a place at Queenborough School and Nursery
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
411 pupils
420 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Queenborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Queenborough
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
103
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
26.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
470
Total Pupils
240
Boys
230
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,457
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,533
Per pupil
£2637k
Total funding
£230k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
19.8%
Persistent absence
363
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
Queenborough School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Queenborough School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Queenborough School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Queenborough School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Queenborough School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Queenborough School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Queenborough School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Queenborough School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Queenborough School and Nursery?
Queenborough School and Nursery was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Queenborough School and Nursery?
Classes at Queenborough School and Nursery average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Queenborough School and Nursery?
Queenborough School and Nursery has around 470 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Queenborough School and Nursery?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Queenborough School and Nursery in 2024/25. 19.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Queenborough School and Nursery?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Queenborough School and Nursery 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 Queenborough School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 14 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Queenborough School and Nursery?
Queenborough School and Nursery is at Edward Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)