Jubilee Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Jubilee Primary School currently has around 353 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.4%. indian pupils make up about 16.1% , followed by african at 12.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Gatland Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8PF
Website: www.jubileeprimaryschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01622808873
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Dr Marilyn Nadesan
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 141025

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/07/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 353
Number of Boys: 197
Number of Girls: 156

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British33.40%118
Indian16.10%57
African12.20%43
Other White11.00%39
Unclassified5.40%19
White and Asian4.80%17
Other Mixed4.50%16
Other Asian2.80%10
Pakistani2.30%8
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%6
White and Black Caribbean1.40%5
Bangladeshi1.10%4
Other Black0.80%3
White and Black African0.60%2
Chinese0.60%2
Caribbean0.60%2
Irish0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-1.4)
Writing: Average (1.9)
Maths: Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
86%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
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
Jubilee Primary School
Gatland Lane , ME16 8PF
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
West Borough County Junior School
Tonbridge Road , ME16 8TG
- not rated 538 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Borough County Infant School
Tonbridge Road , ME16 8TG
- not rated 538 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Borough Primary School
Greenway , ME16 8TL
3out of 4 614 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Barming Primary School
Belmont Close , Barming ME16 9DY
- not rated 1,186 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH
3out of 4 1,008 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH
- not rated 1,008 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Astor of Hever Community School
Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE
- not rated 1,104 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE
2out of 4 1,104 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP
- not rated 1,222 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane , ME16 8NL
4out of 4 273 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kent Institute of Art & Design
Oakwood Park , ME16 8AG
- not rated 1,118 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
3out of 4 1,782 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Helens Montessori School
Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT
- not rated 1,843 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Cedars
Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU
- not rated 1,876 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.