Is Palace Wood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 169th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Palace Wood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Palace Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Palace Wood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Palace Wood Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Palace Wood Primary School

Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 0AB

Local ranking169th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 64

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 426
Boys: 206 (49%)
Girls: 211 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 10.3%
FSM Eligible: 18.5%
EAL: 12.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 8.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,292/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.3%
White Other: 5.7%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Other: 2.6%
Black African: 2.4%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Chinese: 1.2%

78.3%

White British

5.7%

White Other

2.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01622750084

office@palacewood.kent.sch.uk

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Ash Grove

Maidstone, South East

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Administrative

URN: 135106
UKPRN: 10072360
Establishment No.: 3906

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