Madginford Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Maidstone, South East ME15 8LH · Kent
#1125 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6370 of 15,697 nationally
About Madginford Primary School
Madginford Primary School is a local authority primary located in Maidstone, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 588 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 57.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1125th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 588; capacity filled 89.9%.
There are 62 schools in Maidstone; Madginford Primary School ranks 25th of 59 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)61%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)15.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Madginford Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 588
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 61%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Madginford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
254 students · 1.0 km away
Roseacre Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
424 students · 1.0 km away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
450 students · 1.3 km away
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
437 students · 1.5 km away
Senacre Wood Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 1.7 km away
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,056 students · 1.8 km away
Leigh Academy Molehill
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
312 students · 2.1 km away
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students · 2.1 km away
Valley Park School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students · 2.1 km away
Park Way Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Brunswick Primary School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
586 students
Vigo Primary School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
586 students
Priory School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
591 students
Fair Oak Junior School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
583 students
Vale School, Worthing
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
579 students
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Bicester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
598 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Madginford Primary School a good school?
Madginford Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 57.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1125 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Madginford Primary School rank in South East?
Madginford Primary School ranks #1125 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6370 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Madginford Primary School?
Madginford Primary School had 588 students in 2025.
Is Madginford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Madginford Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Madginford Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Madginford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.