Platts Heath Primary School

Platts Heath Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Platts Heath, near Maidstone for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 56 pupils 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 Mr Darren Waters.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Platts Heath Primary School Good at its inspection on 20 April 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, 56% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 92.3% (absence 7.7%) (2024/25). Around 57.4% 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 Platts Heath Primary School

You apply for a place at Platts Heath 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

Platts Heath 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.

Platts Heath Primary School contact details and location

Platts Heath Primary School is at Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH. The school office can be reached on 01622 850316. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.