New Horizons Children's Academy
Chatham, ME4 6NR · Medway · primary school
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52nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 3,087 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Horizons Children's Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 618 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about New Horizons Children's Academy
Overview
New Horizons Children’s Academy is confirmed as a ‘good’ school where pupils feel ‘welcome and nurtured’. Leaders strive to ‘transform life chances’ through high expectations and a broad curriculum, ensuring pupils achieve well and behave in a ‘calm and orderly fashion’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy attending school’ and feel safe, with staff effectively supporting those who struggle with behaviour or conflict.
- The curriculum is ‘broad, ambitious and inspiring’, fostering a ‘real enjoyment in reading’ and strong phonics skills from an early age.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported well’, with needs identified quickly and appropriate plans implemented.
- Staff uphold the vision of ‘Child first, aspire, challenge, achieve’, helping pupils develop ‘higher aspirations’ and positive attitudes to learning.
- There are many opportunities for pupils to develop independence, take on responsibility, and support the local community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must streamline curriculum planning to ensure staff have ‘total clarity about the key knowledge they need to teach’, so pupils fully develop intended skills.
- Leaders need to help a ‘small, but significant, number of pupils’ develop their understanding of difference and equality, ensuring they view support strategies positively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well trained, concerns recorded in detail, and appropriate actions taken in collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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