Allington Primary School

Based in Allington, near Maidstone, Allington Primary School is a primary school for children aged 5 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 468 pupils. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Maidstone. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mrs C Howson.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Allington Primary School Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2022. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 83% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 96.3% (absence 3.7%) (2024/25). Around 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Allington Primary School

You apply for a place at Allington Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Allington Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Named areas of need it supports include Social, emotional and mental health, Sensory and physical needs, Cognition and learning. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Allington Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Allington Primary School contact details and location

Allington Primary School is at Hildenborough Crescent, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG. The school office can be reached on 01622 757350. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.