Allington Primary School
URN: 139096 • Maidstone ME16 0PG
Overview
- Name
- Allington Primary School
- URN
- 139096
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Howson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01622757350
- Website
- Visit Allington Primary School website
- Address
-
Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone ME16 0PG
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Summary
Allington Primary School, located in Maidstone, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 468 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a warm and welcoming environment, where staff, governors, and parents collaborate to support children's learning journeys. The leadership team, including Executive Headteacher Mrs. Ashley Crittenden and Headteacher Mrs. Carolyn Howson, emphasizes the importance of developing each child's unique talents and potential.
The school's ethos centres around creating a stimulating and inclusive atmosphere that encourages children to learn from their mistakes and develop resilience. Allington Primary offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge students while promoting independent thinking and self-motivation. The school aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who understand the values of kindness, tolerance, and respect.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Allington Primary, with a strong emphasis on preparing students to be active, empathetic citizens. Parents are encouraged to explore the school's website and social media for insights into daily activities and to reach out to the school office with any questions.
The school's ethos centres around creating a stimulating and inclusive atmosphere that encourages children to learn from their mistakes and develop resilience. Allington Primary offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge students while promoting independent thinking and self-motivation. The school aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who understand the values of kindness, tolerance, and respect.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Allington Primary, with a strong emphasis on preparing students to be active, empathetic citizens. Parents are encouraged to explore the school's website and social media for insights into daily activities and to reach out to the school office with any questions.
Useful links
- Parent View (other)
- https://t.co/sN2gZROd7S (other)
- @AllingtonPS (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Loose Primary School (79.1)
- Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School (76.2)
- Leigh Academy Bearsted (73.7)
- Jubilee Primary School (71.5)
- Allington Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 468
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 243
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 468 | 225 | 243 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 468 | 223 | 245 | 420 | 7.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 466 | 239 | 227 | 420 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 466 | 239 | 227 | 420 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 466 | 248 | 218 | 420 | 6.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 465 | 242 | 223 | 420 | 1.70 |
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