Greenfields Community Primary School
Oxford Road, Maidstone, ME15 8DF

Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
423
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Andrews
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Greenfields Community Primary School
Greenfields Community Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Maidstone for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 423 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Maidstone on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mr Daniel Andrews leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 15 January 2025, Greenfields Community Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 63% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.7%, which is attendance of about 95.3% (2024/25). Around 39.5% 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 Greenfields Community Primary School
You apply for a place at Greenfields Community Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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
Greenfields Community 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 Autism, Social, emotional and mental health, Specific learning difficulties, Sensory and physical needs, Cognition and learning. Support listed by the school includes adaptive classroom teaching; Individual support planning; One-to-one or small-group support; Sensory or physical adjustments; Support from external specialists and agencies; Support for pupils with education, health and care plans. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs an on-site nursery, 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.
Greenfields Community Primary School contact details and location
You will find Greenfields Community Primary School at Oxford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF. The school office can be reached on 01622 758538. 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.
Greenfields Community Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Greenfields Community 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 Greenfields Community 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 offerGreenfields Community Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Greenfields Community Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Autism
- Social
- emotional and mental health
- Specific learning difficulties
- Sensory and physical needs
- Cognition and learning
How SEND support works
Adaptive classroom teaching; Individual support planning; One-to-one or small-group support; Sensory or physical adjustments; Support from external specialists and agencies; Support for pupils with education, health and care plans
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Greenfields Community Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Greenfields Community Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Greenfields Community Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Greenfields Community Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Greenfields Community Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Greenfields Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Greenfields Community Primary School Good at its inspection on 15 January 2025. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Greenfields Community Primary School and what ages does it take?
Greenfields Community Primary School has around 423 pupils on roll and covers ages 2 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Greenfields Community Primary School offer?
Greenfields Community Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. Named areas of need include Autism, Social, emotional and mental health, Specific learning difficulties, Sensory and physical needs, Cognition and learning. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Greenfields Community Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Greenfields Community Primary School offers a nursery, a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Greenfields Community Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Greenfields Community 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 Greenfields Community Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Greenfields Community Primary School is at Oxford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF. The office number is 01622 758538. A map and directions are on this page.
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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