Open Other Primary Mixed

Barming Primary School

Belmont Close, Maidstone, ME16 9DY
Part of: ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Barming Primary School
Maidstone, ME16 9DY
490 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
26.40% FSM %
260 Boys
230 Girls
About Barming Primary School

Barming Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 490 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Christopher Laker.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency Maidstone and Malling
Ward Barming Heath & Teston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2016
UKPRN 10056809
URN 142924
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Revd William North Chair of Local Governing Body 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gavin Collins Local Governor 16/12/2021 14/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Babiche Deysel-van Heusden Local Governor 13/02/2025 12/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Yannick Foh Local Governor 26/06/2024 17/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Danielle Goodfellow Local Governor 24/01/2025 02/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Grimes Local Governor 30/10/2025 29/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Kelly Jillians Local Governor 16/12/2021 23/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kelly Jillians Local Governor 23/09/2025 15/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Jillians Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Laker Local Governor 01/09/2016 01/09/2066 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Natalie Lyons Local Governor 30/10/2025 29/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Timothy Margrett Local Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bower Grove School
1.08 km • Maidstone
Other
Jubilee Primary School
1.09 km • Maidstone
Other
West Borough Primary School
1.31 km • Maidstone
Other
St Helens Montessori School
1.36 km • Maidstone
Other
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
1.76 km • Maidstone
Other
St Simon Stock Catholic School
1.81 km • Maidstone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Barming Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Maidstone, Kent.
Barming Primary School has 490 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Barming Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barming Primary School is Mr Christopher Laker.
Barming Primary School is at Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9DY, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Barming Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barming Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Laker
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9DY
01622726472
www.barming.kent.sch.uk/
Location
ME16 9DY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142924
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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