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
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/).
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/).
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- Reception Admissions September 2026 (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term 1 - Marvellous Me (other)
- Terms and Conditions of the Website (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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