Park Way Primary School
Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone, ME15 7AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Park Way Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 34th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2015, report published 5 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils work hard to embody the school values of respect, resilience and responsibility. They are kind and accepting of others. Pupils concentrate deeply in lessons to meet the high expectations of teachers. All pupils have opportunities to develop their skills of leadership. They act as play leaders to organise games at play time or represent their class on the school council. The school council has a clear impact on the school. For example, the council recently planned the redevelopment of pupils' toilets. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They know that teachers will deal with any concerns they may have. Pupils behave well and the school is calm and orderly as a result. Pupils understand and appreciate diversity in the school community and beyond. They learn about all major world religions and visit local places of worship. Pupils celebrate the diversity in their own school. For instance, as part of the school's diversity week, parents and pupils shared their own cultural traditions and foods. Pupils also learn about other cultures through dance workshops. They are encouraged to consider the views of others and celebrate their differences. Pupils also contribute positively to the wider community. They undertake a range of charity work for local and international causes.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always explain what they want pupils to learn clearly enough. As a result, these pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that teachers have sufficient knowledge of the subject and chosen curriculum to explain learning clearly and design activities that allow pupils to deepen their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
307 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Park Way Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Greenfields Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 89% met the expected standard |
| Tiger Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Dhanecha
- Phone
- 01622753651
- Address
- Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone, ME15 7AH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118302
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.