Allington Primary School

About Allington Primary School

Allington Primary School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 468 pupils on roll. It is part of ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

468 / 420 (111%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 July 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG

Phone

01622757350

Head Teacher

C Howson

Website

www.allington.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Allington Primary School?

Allington Primary School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Allington Primary School have?

Allington Primary School has 468 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Allington Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Allington Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022).

How does Allington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Allington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Allington Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Allington Primary School is part of ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Allington Primary School?

Allington Primary School is located at Hildenborough Crescent, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG.