Is Queenborough School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 3 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 70th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Queenborough School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 85% of pupils at Queenborough School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Queenborough School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Queenborough School and Nursery 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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Queenborough School and Nursery

Edward Road, Queenborough, ME11 5DF

Local ranking70th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 85.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 52

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 476
Boys: 240 (51%)
Girls: 230 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (112% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 37.8%
EAL: 5.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 14.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,868/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.2%
Black African: 4.0%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%

88.2%

White British

4.0%

Black African

2.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01795662574

office@queenborough.kent.sch.uk

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Edward Road

Queenborough, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147749
UKPRN: 10085584
Establishment No.: 2237
Trust: EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED

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