West Borough Primary School

URN: 118568 • Maidstone ME16 8TL

Overview

Name
West Borough Primary School
URN
118568
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gemma Jury-Sofi (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01622726391
Website
Visit
Address
Greenway, Maidstone ME16 8TL

Summary

West Borough Primary School is a community school located in Maidstone, Kent, catering to a mixed-gender population of 475 pupils, with a capacity of 480. The school operates as a two-form entry institution and includes a maintained Nursery. It is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported in their learning journey.

The school prides itself on delivering a fun and engaging curriculum, complemented by a strong emphasis on pastoral care. Recent accolades include achieving Platinum award status from OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning, placing the school in the top 0.5% of UK schools for the quality of play provided. This recognition reflects the school's dedication to promoting children's rights to play and well-being.

Under the leadership of Interim Headteacher Mrs. Gemma Jury-Sofi, West Borough Primary School fosters a culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved in creating a positive educational experience. Safeguarding and child welfare are paramount, with robust policies in place to support these commitments.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
475
Boys
248
Girls
227
FSM %
25.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 475 248 227 480 25.20
2024-09-11 495 252 243 510 23.60
2023-09-11 497 252 245 510 22.10
2022-09-11 497 252 245 510 22.10
2021-09-11 499 258 241 510 20.90
2020-09-11 505 258 247 510 14.90

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