Miers Court Primary School
Rainham, ME8 8JR · Medway · primary school
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48th 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 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 42% | 1.23 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 32% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Miers Court Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2021. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include Gardening, Arts and Craft, Change4Life, Wellbeing, Drama, and Badminton clubs, plus Mental Health Champion Training. Music offers choir and instruments such as piano, guitar, and violin. Trips include the O2 Young Voices and Rochester Cathedral Carol Concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils participating in the Mental Health Champion Training?
What Ofsted said about Miers Court Primary School
Overview
Miers Court Primary School is described as a "welcoming and caring school" where pupils feel "happy and safe" and enjoy coming to school. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders and staff working effectively to realise the vision of "Shining Bright, Aiming High".
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic and keen to learn," responding well to high expectations and praise for attributes like "kindness, resilience and independence".
- Reading is a clear priority; the "well planned" phonics programme ensures pupils read "fluently and confidently" from an early age.
- The mathematics curriculum is "well-planned" and "well sequenced," allowing pupils to build knowledge gradually and tackle complex learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "quickly identified" and "well supported" through close collaboration between the SENCo, staff, and parents.
- Staff feel supported by leaders who are "considerate of their workload," and many appreciate the training opportunities provided by The Howard Academy Trust.
Areas to improve
- Assessment processes in some subjects are not used as effectively as in others, meaning learning is "not always matched well enough to pupils’ ability," which can slow progress. Leaders need to refine these processes to ensure consistent progress across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "simple yet effective systems" for reporting concerns and "well trained, proactive and relentless" designated safeguarding leads.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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