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
Allington Primary School building in Maidstone

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
C Howson (since 2025)
Telephone
01622757350
Website
Visit Allington Primary School website
Address
Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone ME16 0PG
Find on Google Maps

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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login