Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Maidstone, South East ME18 5EA · Kent
#1279 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#7279 of 15,697 nationally
About Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
Wateringbury Church of England 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 134 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1279th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 134; capacity filled 63.8%.
There are 62 schools in Maidstone; Wateringbury Church of England Primary School ranks 28th 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%)66%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)27.6%
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 Wateringbury Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 134
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 63.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 66%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Discovery School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students · 2.5 km away
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
145 students · 2.9 km away
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students · 2.9 km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
226 students · 3.2 km away
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
45 students · 3.4 km away
Mereworth Community Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
209 students · 3.6 km away
Barming Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
480 students · 4.0 km away
East Farleigh Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students · 4.5 km away
Hunton Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students · 4.5 km away
The Malling School
West Malling · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students · 4.6 km away
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Vigo Village School
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Limpsfield CofE Infant School
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Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School a good school?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1279 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 Wateringbury Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School ranks #1279 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #7279 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School had 134 students in 2025.
Is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wateringbury Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.