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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5EA

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Maidstone where 66% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

151

Ages

4-11

FSM

25.2%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

79.0%

RWM Combined

66.0%

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About Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 151 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 147 Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5EA | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

What is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Wateringbury Church of England Primary School.

What are Wateringbury Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School located?

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME18 5EA).

How many pupils attend Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?

Wateringbury Church of England Primary School has around 151 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Wateringbury Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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