Best Primary Schools in Kent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 459 schools across Kent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kent has 459 primary schools, of which 60 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 378 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Kent are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Mildred's Primary Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Kent follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

459
Total schools
60
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
63.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Mildred's Primary Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Ightham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Leigh Academy Hartley
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
6. Leigh Academy Oaks
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
7. Sheldwich Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
8. Stowting Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
9. Queenborough School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
10. Four Elms Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
11. Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
12. Cobham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
13. Allington Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
14. Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
15. Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
16. Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
17. Herne Church of England Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
18. Jubilee Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
19. Blean Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
20. The Discovery School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Kent?
There are 459 primary schools in Kent, of which 60 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Kent?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Kent is St Mildred's Primary Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Kent?
Primary and secondary school applications in Kent are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Kent council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Kent?
13% of primary schools in Kent are rated Outstanding and 82% are rated Good. 79.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.