Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
URN: 139822 • Maidstone ME15 6QN
Overview
- Name
- Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
- URN
- 139822
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sue Heather (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01622754666
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eccleston Road, Maidstone ME15 6QN
Summary
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is a mixed, academy sponsor-led primary school located in Maidstone, Kent. With a current enrolment of 328 pupils, the school has a capacity of 315, indicating a vibrant and engaged student body. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment, guided by its ethos rooted in the teachings of the Church of England, as reflected in its motto, "To know the plans I have for you...to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11).
The curriculum at Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is designed to foster holistic development, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow socially and emotionally. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and wellbeing, providing support systems to help students thrive in their educational journey.
Community involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTFA) and various school events. The school also offers resources for families preparing for their children to start school, ensuring a smooth transition into education. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is designed to foster holistic development, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow socially and emotionally. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and wellbeing, providing support systems to help students thrive in their educational journey.
Community involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTFA) and various school events. The school also offers resources for families preparing for their children to start school, ensuring a smooth transition into education. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- New to EYFS September 2026? (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Loose Primary School (79.1)
- Allington Primary School (76.2)
- Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School (76.2)
- Leigh Academy Bearsted (73.7)
- Jubilee Primary School (71.5)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 328
- Boys
- 185
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 328 | 185 | 143 | 315 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 311 | 171 | 140 | 315 | 39.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 303 | 154 | 149 | 315 | 34.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 303 | 154 | 149 | 315 | 34.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 310 | 162 | 148 | 315 | 30.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 300 | 155 | 145 | 315 | 24.70 |
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