Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Rochester, ME3 9BS · Medway · primary school
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46th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,933 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 546 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for those top grades? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a pupil population that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Overview
Pupils are “truly cared for and nurtured” at this school, where staff drive decisions with values of “courage, confidence, respect and belonging.” The report highlights that pupils “achieve well, especially in English and mathematics” and benefit from a “nurturing and caring environment” that ensures they feel safe and listened to.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” supported by “extremely strong welfare and pastoral support” and extensive nurture provision.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is strong, with knowledge “ordered sensibly” and staff regularly checking what pupils can remember.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is particularly effective, with “precise and individual adaptations” ensuring these pupils “thrive and achieve very well.”
- Early years provision is high quality, with children concentrating well in phonics and quickly becoming “fluent readers.”
- Staff relationships with pupils are “warm and respectful,” and leaders prioritise staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not identified “precisely enough what pupils need to know and when,” leading to less clear teaching and lower achievement.
- Assessment is not always used well enough in some subjects to check pupils’ knowledge, resulting in “some gaps in what pupils can remember.”
- A few pupils do not always follow instructions or lack focus in lessons, though leaders are taking action to address this.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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