Thurnham Church of England Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Maidstone, South East ME14 4BL · Kent
#79 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#337 of 15,697 nationally
About Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Thurnham Church of England Infant School is a local authority primary located in Maidstone, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 254 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 94.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 79th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (95th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 254; capacity filled 94.1%.
There are 62 schools in Maidstone; Thurnham Church of England Infant School ranks 2nd 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)5.1%
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 Thurnham Church of England Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 254
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Roseacre Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
424 students · 58 m away
Madginford Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
588 students · 1.0 km away
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students · 1.3 km away
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
437 students · 1.4 km away
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,056 students · 1.8 km away
Valley Park School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students · 2.2 km away
Greenfields Community Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
450 students · 2.2 km away
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,670 students · 2.4 km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
445 students · 2.6 km away
Senacre Wood Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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254 students
Tylers Green Middle School
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255 students
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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255 students
South View Junior School
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255 students
Stoke Park Infant School
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Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thurnham Church of England Infant School a good school?
Thurnham Church of England Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 94.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #79 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 Thurnham Church of England Infant School rank in South East?
Thurnham Church of England Infant School ranks #79 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #337 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thurnham Church of England Infant School?
Thurnham Church of England Infant School had 254 students in 2025.
Is Thurnham Church of England Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thurnham Church of England Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Thurnham Church of England Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thurnham Church of England Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.