Is Allington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 12 July 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Allington Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at Allington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Allington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Allington 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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Allington Primary School

Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PG

Local ranking6th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 July 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 95.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 63

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 468
Boys: 219 (47%)
Girls: 247 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (111% full)
SEND: 6.4%
FSM Eligible: 9.0%
EAL: 11.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 5.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,472/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.9%
Mixed Other: 10.3%
White Other: 3.6%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Black African: 2.6%
Asian Chinese: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%

70.9%

White British

10.3%

Mixed Other

3.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01622757350

howson.carolyn@allington.kent.sch.uk

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Hildenborough Crescent

Maidstone, South East

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Administrative

URN: 139096
UKPRN: 10039700
Establishment No.: 5209
Trust: ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST

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