Senacre Wood Primary School
Graveney Road, Senacre, Maidstone, ME15 8QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Senacre Wood Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 26th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 January 2016, report published 8 February 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils love school. They are well nurtured and cared for, personally and academically. This purposeful, busy school balances a happy but controlled atmosphere. It is calm but not regimented. Pupils are warm, friendly, engaging and curious. They behave respectfully and embrace the wide range of opportunities on offer. The school works determinedly to ensure pupils come to school as often as possible. Most rarely miss it. From the popular wraparound care and throughout the school day, pupils work and play hard together. They routinely tackle their work with enthusiasm, even when finding something difficult. Rich opportunities in music, art and physical education enhance pupils' enjoyment of school. They sing well and play instruments with control and precision. Their creative and well-developed artwork adorns the walls. The school inspires growing numbers, including girls and disadvantaged pupils, to take part in sports tournaments and competitions. The school wants the very best for every pupil. Pupils achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Staff pay careful attention to helping any pupil who is behind to catch up. Year 6 pupils movingly expressed how sad they will be to leave the school next summer. It is obvious why.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not have enough regular and repeated practice at writing transcription. This restricts the development of their motor skills and writing fluency, hindering their ability to focus on the content of their writing. The school should ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to practise and master basic transcription skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Senacre Wood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Molehill | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Greenfields Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 89% 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 Emily Sweeney
- Phone
- 03000658430
- Address
- Graveney Road, Senacre, Maidstone, ME15 8QQ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118526
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.