South Borough Primary School
URN: 141650 • Maidstone ME15 6TL
Overview
- Name
- South Borough Primary School
- URN
- 141650
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mathew Currie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01622752161
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stagshaw Close, Maidstone ME15 6TL
Summary
South Borough Primary School is a mixed academy located in Maidstone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 447 pupils and a capacity of 480. As part of the Swale Academies Trust, the school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. The school follows a structured curriculum designed to foster academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that each child reaches their full potential.
The school has a strong commitment to community and inclusivity, with 26.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting families from diverse backgrounds. Admissions are managed with clear criteria, prioritising looked after children and siblings of current students, among others. Parents have the option to defer their child's admission or request part-time attendance until the child reaches compulsory school age.
For further information on policies, guidance, and curriculum details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly for assistance.
The school has a strong commitment to community and inclusivity, with 26.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting families from diverse backgrounds. Admissions are managed with clear criteria, prioritising looked after children and siblings of current students, among others. Parents have the option to defer their child's admission or request part-time attendance until the child reaches compulsory school age.
For further information on policies, guidance, and curriculum details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly for assistance.
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- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 447
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 230
- FSM %
- 26.40
- Open date
- 2015-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 447 | 217 | 230 | 480 | 26.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 486 | 231 | 255 | 480 | 24.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 487 | 238 | 249 | 480 | 23.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 487 | 238 | 249 | 480 | 23.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 451 | 226 | 225 | 480 | 23.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 430 | 207 | 223 | 460 | 18.10 |
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