Platts Heath Primary School

About Platts Heath Primary School

Platts Heath Primary School is a community school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 56 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 57.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% 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

56 / 91 (62%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 April 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

Headcorn Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH

Phone

01622850316

Headteacher

Darren Waters

Website

https://plattsheathkentsch.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Platts Heath Primary School?

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

How many pupils does Platts Heath Primary School have?

Platts Heath Primary School has 56 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Platts Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Platts Heath Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2022).

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

56% of pupils at Platts Heath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Platts Heath Primary School?

Platts Heath Primary School is located at Headcorn Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH.