West Borough Primary School, Maidstone
West Borough Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Maidstone. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 33rd-highest of the 43 schools in Maidstone with published results, and 12,028th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
West Borough Primary School in detail
West Borough Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At the heart of our school is a strong belief that every child matters and where nurturing relationships, respect, and inclusion always have the highest priority. We aim to foster a lifelong love of learning and believe that our children deserve the very best as they start their learning journey with us."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at West Borough Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at West Borough Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put West Borough Primary School as their first choice and 161 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 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 West Borough Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Borough Primary School are Jubilee Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 87% maths); St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone (0.4 miles); St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone (0.4 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); and Barming Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 59% maths).
West Borough Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Jubilee Primary SchoolSt Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstoneSt Francis' Catholic Primary School, MaidstoneBarming Primary School
Who goes there
38.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (55%), Asian (17%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 50 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 10 (2.2%) 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 mile away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cherry Tree (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 201 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, West Borough Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West Borough Primary School are Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.3 miles), St Simon Stock Catholic School (0.4 miles), St Augustine Academy (0.4 miles) and The Maplesden Noakes School (1.1 miles).
Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSt Simon Stock Catholic SchoolSt Augustine AcademyThe Maplesden Noakes School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.8%
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 declined from 79% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 62% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
15
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West Borough Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near West Borough Primary School.
- Football Fun Camp Maidstone470m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Borough Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Borough 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
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 11 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at West Borough Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
421 pupils
420 places
1 pupil 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
456
Total Pupils
241
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,344
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,119
Per pupil
£2401k
Total funding
£156k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
374
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
Questions parents ask about West Borough Primary School
What are SATs results like at West Borough Primary School?
Of the pupils at West Borough Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is West Borough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Borough Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Borough Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West Borough 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 West Borough Primary School?
West Borough Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at West Borough Primary School?
Classes at West Borough Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West Borough Primary School?
West Borough Primary School has around 456 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Borough Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at West Borough Primary School in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Borough Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming West Borough 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.
Does West Borough Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of West Borough Primary School: Football Fun Camp Maidstone (470m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near West Borough Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 11 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 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 West Borough Primary School?
West Borough Primary School is at Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)