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Platts Heath Primary School

Headcorn Road, Maidstone, ME17 2NH
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Platts Heath Primary School
Maidstone, ME17 2NH
56 Pupils
91 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
46.40% FSM %
25 Boys
31 Girls
About Platts Heath Primary School

Platts Heath Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Maidstone, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 56 pupils on roll. School capacity: 91. Current headteacher: Darren Waters.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent
Ward Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073350
URN 118295
Data Last Updated 17-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Pamela Allum Chair of Governors 02/09/2023 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Game Chair of Governors 16/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kenneth Alexander Governor 16/07/2023 15/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Brown Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Game Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Angela Green Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Hickling Governor 01/04/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Suzanne Lowe Governor 25/05/2021 24/05/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rachel Robinson Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr George Ross Governor 23/03/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Scarry Governor 29/04/2022 28/04/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Pauline Silk Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Lenham Primary School
2.39 km • Maidstone
Other
The Lenham School
2.47 km • Maidstone
Other
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
2.79 km • Maidstone
Other
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
3.32 km • Maidstone
Other
Kingswood Primary School
3.69 km • Maidstone
Other
Egerton Church of England Primary School
4.3 km • Ashford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Platts Heath Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Maidstone, Kent.
Platts Heath Primary School has 56 pupils, with a capacity of 91.
Platts Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Platts Heath Primary School is Mr Darren Waters.
Platts Heath Primary School is at Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, ME17 2NH, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Platts Heath Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Platts Heath Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Darren Waters
Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, ME17 2NH
01622850316
plattsheathkentsch.co.uk/
Location
ME17 2NH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118295
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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