Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 41st of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 April 2016, report published 17 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 June 2025
Pupils are safe and happy in this friendly school. The school forms trusting relationships with parents and carers. Staff know their pupils and are sensitive to their individual needs. They show great care for pupils' well-being. Pupils have a voice in the school. For example, the termly 'big question' afternoons encourage pupils to contribute their ideas and views about the school. Pupils proudly take on a range of responsibilities. For example, pupils in the school council support local and national charities. There is a high proportion of pupils who join and leave the school during the school year. This presents a challenge for the school to ensure that pupils swiftly gain the knowledge and skills needed. Nonetheless, the school is ambitious for pupils. The school helps new pupils to settle quickly and motivates them to work hard. As a result, pupils achieve well from their starting points. Pupils behave well. They form very positive relationships with one another and with adults. They enjoy spending time with one another when at play. Playtimes are busy and active times for pupils. Pupils know the school rules and see these as fair. Pupils are confident that staff are there to help them to resolve any conflict.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
54 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Platts Heath Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Sutton Valence Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Headcorn Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Olenka Parsons
- Phone
- 01622842903
- Address
- The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DU
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118631
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.