Mereworth Primary School
The Street, Maidstone, ME18 5ND
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
205
Headteacher
Miss Amanda Lavelle
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Mereworth Primary School
Mereworth Primary School is a primary school in Mereworth, near Maidstone for children aged 5 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 205 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is below the typical size for a primary school in Maidstone. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Miss Amanda Lavelle leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 7 July 2022, Mereworth 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 81% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 3.7%, which is attendance of about 96.3% (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 Mereworth Primary School
You apply for a place at Mereworth 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
Mereworth 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.
Mereworth Primary School contact details and location
You will find Mereworth Primary School at The Street, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5ND. The school office can be reached on 01622 812569. 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.
Mereworth Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Mereworth 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 Mereworth 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 offerMereworth Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Mereworth Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Mereworth Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Mereworth 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
Mereworth Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Mereworth Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Mereworth Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Mereworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Mereworth Primary School Good at its inspection on 7 July 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Mereworth Primary School and what ages does it take?
Mereworth Primary School has around 205 pupils on roll and covers ages 5 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Mereworth Primary School offer?
Mereworth 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.
What are Mereworth Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Mereworth 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 Mereworth Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Mereworth Primary School is at The Street, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5ND. The office number is 01622 812569. 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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