Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, Maidstone
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Maidstone. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 43rd-highest of the 43 schools in Maidstone with published results, and 14,423rd of 14,452 across England. It was 61% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School in detail
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 31% of Year 6 pupils at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 23% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Ulcombe Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ulcombe Church of England Primary School are Kingswood Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 68% reading, 63% maths); Platts Heath Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 56% reading, 67% maths); Sutton Valence Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 54% maths); and Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 50% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ulcombe Church of England Primary School.
Kingswood Primary SchoolPlatts Heath Primary SchoolSutton Valence Primary SchoolHarrietsham Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
64.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (25.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harrietsham Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other crime and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ulcombe Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 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 school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring school where children thrive in a warm, friendly environment. Staff know their pupils well and support them to settle quickly, even when joining mid-year. The school provides a rich curriculum that celebrates different cultures and offers exciting learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy with strong relationships between staff, pupils and families
- Well-designed curriculum that is clearly structured and celebrates diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Early years provision is strong with varied activities that encourage learning through play
- School identifies individual pupil needs accurately and provides appropriate support for pupils with special needs
- Ambitious wider development opportunities including clubs (magic, nature, orienteering), visits and fieldwork
Areas for Improvement
- Low outcomes in national tests in 2024 with many pupils having gaps in learning
- Teachers do not always encourage pupils to think deeply in mathematics or provide enough opportunities to apply mathematical knowledge across the curriculum
- Feedback given to pupils is sometimes unclear, meaning learning gaps are not always addressed effectively
- Reading fluency development needs strengthening as many pupils have fallen behind expected levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Magic club, nature club, orienteering club, local church visits, geography fieldwork
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is a friendly, safe place where pupils are happy and well-cared for, though it faces challenges due to high pupil turnover and low national test outcomes in 2024.
At a Glance
64.8%
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 improved from 14% to 31% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 0% to 23% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 40% to 23% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
64 pupils
105 places
41 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
27.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
28
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
9.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,425
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,724
Per pupil
£664k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
20.3%
Overall absence
59.1%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 31% reached the expected standard in reading and 23% did so in maths.
What is Ulcombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ulcombe Church of England 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 Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 61% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School average 18 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School has around 54 pupils on roll. 65% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
20.3% of sessions were missed at Ulcombe Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 59.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Ulcombe Church of England 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 Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ulcombe Church of England Primary School?
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School is at The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)