Palace Wood Primary School

About Palace Wood Primary School

Palace Wood Primary School is a community school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 426 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

426 / 420 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Ash Grove, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB

Phone

01622750084

Headteacher

Clare Cairns

Website

www.palacewoodprimary.org.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Palace Wood Primary School?

Palace Wood Primary School is a community school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Palace Wood Primary School have?

Palace Wood Primary School has 426 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

69% of pupils at Palace Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Palace Wood Primary School?

Palace Wood Primary School is located at Ash Grove, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB.