Coxheath Primary School, based in Maidstone, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Coxheath Primary School currently has around 459 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Stockett Lane, Maidstone, ME17 4PS
Website: www.coxheath.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01622745553
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Giacomo Mazza
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146114

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 459
Number of Boys: 237
Number of Girls: 222

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.70%389
Other White6.50%30
Gypsy/Roma3.30%15
Other Mixed1.70%8
African1.10%5
Other Asian0.70%3
Other Black0.40%2
Chinese0.40%2
Unclassified0.40%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Indian0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.1)
Writing: Above Average (1.9)
Maths: Above Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coxheath Primary School
Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Coxheath Primary School
Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Coxheath County Junior School
Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coxheath Infant School
Stockett Lane , Coxheath ME17 4PS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
East Farleigh Primary School
Vicarage Lane , East Farleigh ME15 0LY
3out of 4 1,917 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Cornwallis School
Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX
- not rated 1,772 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane , Linton ME17 4HX
3out of 4 1,772 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT
- not rated 1,959 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Helens Montessori School
Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT
- not rated 3,140 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.