Barming Primary School

URN: 142924 • Maidstone ME16 9DY

Overview

Name
Barming Primary School
URN
142924
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Laker (since 2025)
Telephone
01622726472
Website
Visit
Address
Belmont Close, Maidstone ME16 9DY

Summary

Barming Primary School is a mixed, two-form entry academy located on the outskirts of Maidstone, Kent, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. Currently, the school has 490 pupils enrolled, exceeding its capacity of 420. It operates under the Orchard Academy Trust, which includes Allington Primary School, and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to flourish and achieve their goals.

The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, having been recognised as a Wellbeing Pioneer School with a Gold Award for National Whole School Wellbeing. Initiatives such as staggered drop-off times and daily wellbeing sessions aim to reduce anxiety and promote positive interactions among students and staff. This focus on mental health is integral to the school’s ethos, which encourages children to "Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Make Good Choices."

Barming Primary School offers a supportive community context, with a commitment to providing a nurturing educational experience. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their children's learning journey, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. For more information, visit their website at [Barming Primary School](https://www.barming.kent.sch.uk/).

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
490
Boys
260
Girls
230
FSM %
26.40
Open date
2016-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 490 260 230 420 26.40
2024-09-11 482 260 222 420 23.70
2023-09-11 461 251 210 420 21.30
2022-09-11 461 251 210 420 21.30
2021-09-11 456 244 212 420 18.90
2020-09-11 453 243 210 420 15.20

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