Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 24th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 24 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils are enthusiastic about coming to school and learning here. The school has high expectations for pupils' conduct and achievement. Staff and pupils work together to make sure these expectations are fulfilled. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who benefit greatly from the tailored support they receive. Pupils describe the school as being like a big family. Their behaviour in class is highly focused. Organised routines are put in place from the start of the early years. This helps children to be considerate and respectful of others. These routines also develop pupils' independence, such as when walking over to the Baptist Hall for their physical education lessons. Pupils do their best to follow the example of the school's 'learning superheroes', such as Professor Perseverance. They enjoy having their achievements recognised through gold cards and celebration assemblies. Older pupils enjoy acting as buddies for children in Reception Year. In the playground, pupils take responsibility for organising games and sharing the space. Through the school council, pupils feel that they have a say in how their school develops, like suggesting new clubs. This helps to strengthen the sense of community within the school.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers are not systematic about checking and correcting what pupils understand within some lessons. When this happens, pupils' gaps in learning, errors or misconceptions are not addressed thoroughly. The school should make sure that staff are consistent in supporting all pupils to secure their understanding of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
145 pupils on roll, with places for 168
Schools near Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| East Peckham Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Helens Montessori School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Jackson
- Phone
- 01622814298
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6DP
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118638
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.