St Helens Montessori School
URN: 131567 • Maidstone ME15 0JT
Overview
- Name
- St Helens Montessori School
- URN
- 131567
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jeannelle Dening-Smitherman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01622721731
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lower Road, Maidstone ME15 0JT
Summary
St Helens Montessori School, located in East Farleigh, Kent, has been providing education since 1989, initially as a nursery and expanding to include primary classes in 2005. The school operates in a converted coach house set within five acres of rural grounds, offering a serene environment conducive to learning. With a current enrolment of 50 pupils and a capacity of 130, the school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.
The school follows the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasises self-directed learning and the importance of a prepared environment. St Helens Montessori aims to foster independence, compassion, and a passion for learning in each child. The curriculum adheres to Montessori standards and is informed by contemporary research on child development, ensuring that children engage in developmentally appropriate activities that promote concentration and self-discipline.
As a Christian school, St Helens Montessori welcomes families from diverse faith backgrounds while upholding its Christian identity. The school encourages active involvement from parents and the wider community, fostering a spirit of harmony and respect among all members.
The school follows the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasises self-directed learning and the importance of a prepared environment. St Helens Montessori aims to foster independence, compassion, and a passion for learning in each child. The curriculum adheres to Montessori standards and is informed by contemporary research on child development, ensuring that children engage in developmentally appropriate activities that promote concentration and self-discipline.
As a Christian school, St Helens Montessori welcomes families from diverse faith backgrounds while upholding its Christian identity. The school encourages active involvement from parents and the wider community, fostering a spirit of harmony and respect among all members.
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- THE NURSERY (other)
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- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Five Acre Wood School (73.7)
- Snowfields Academy (70.0)
- Shernold School (63.4)
- Bower Grove School (59.9)
- King's Reach Education (48.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 130 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 48 | 22 | 26 | 130 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 130 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 40 | 18 | 22 | 130 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 47 | 20 | 27 | 130 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 56 | 17 | 39 | 130 | 0.00 |
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