Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
Church Hill, Maidstone, ME17 4HP
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
208
Headteacher
Mrs Mandy Gibbs
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School is a primary school in Boughton Monchelsea, near Maidstone for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 208 pupils are on roll. That puts it among the smaller primary schools in Maidstone on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Mandy Gibbs.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Good at its inspection on 29 September 2023. 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, 47% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 93.6% (absence 6.4%) (2024/25). Around 12.9% 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 Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
You apply for a place at Boughton Monchelsea 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
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Boughton Monchelsea 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.
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School contact details and location
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School is at Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HP. The school office can be reached on 01622 743596. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Boughton Monchelsea Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerBoughton Monchelsea Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Boughton Monchelsea Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School term dates: Boughton Monchelsea Primary School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
Term 1, 1 September-16 October 2026
Autumn 2 · 2026
Term 2, 2 November-18 December 2026
Spring 1 · 2027
Term 3, 4 January-12 February 2027
Spring 2 · 2027
Term 4, 22 February-25 March 2027
Summer 1 · 2027
Term 5, 12 April-28 May 2027
Summer 2 · 2027
Term 6, 7 June-21 July 2027
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Boughton Monchelsea Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Boughton Monchelsea Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Boughton Monchelsea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Boughton Monchelsea Primary School Good at its inspection on 29 September 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Boughton Monchelsea Primary School offer?
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Boughton Monchelsea Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Boughton Monchelsea Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Boughton Monchelsea Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School is at Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HP. The office number is 01622 743596. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Boughton Monchelsea Primary School and what ages does it take?
Boughton Monchelsea Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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