Allington Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Allington Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 4th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 30 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 July 2022

Pupils flourish at this inclusive and nurturing school. Staff are united in their ambition for every pupil to achieve their full potential. This means that pupils enjoy coming to school. There is a purposeful buzz of learning in every classroom. This positivity spills out into breaktimes where pupils enjoy being with their friends. They appreciate the freedom of the spacious field and play imaginative games on the climbing structures. Leaders' expectations are high, and this is reflected in pupils' exemplary behaviour and respectful attitudes. Pupils enjoy their learning, and they are proud of their high-quality work which is displayed around the school. Academic, musical, and sporting talents are all valued and celebrated. Individual pupils are supported to develop their own talents and interests. For example, pupils of all ages are encouraged to play their musical instruments during assemblies. The school's 'THINC' values underpin the curriculum. Over time pupils develop the ability to wisely reflect on issues such as equality of opportunity. Older pupils intelligently discuss the qualities needed for healthy relationships. Bullying is rare, and if needed leaders take robust and sensitive action. Kind and caring relationships exist among pupils, and adults are trusted to deal with any worries quickly.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

63 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

466 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals8.6%

8.6%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.4%

14.4%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.2%

5.2%, 9.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Allington Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Palace Wood Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Brunswick House Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
West Borough Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
North Borough Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs C Howson
Address
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0PG
Local authority
Kent
URN
139096

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.