Saxon Way Primary School
Gillingham, ME7 1SJ · Medway · primary school
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36th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 1,729 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saxon Way Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs, art classes, and science groups. Sports include track and field, handball, football, curling, basketball, and infant agility. Arts activities feature the Griffin Arts Festival and Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 396 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Saxon Way Primary School
Overview
Saxon Way Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy and excited to learn in a welcoming environment where behaviour is calm and bullying is rare. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with a strong focus on reading, attendance, and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and designed to inspire learning for all pupils," with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- There is a "sharp focus on learning to read," ensuring children become "confident and fluent readers" through targeted phonics teaching and regular practice.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to robust tracking and strategies, particularly benefiting disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is "expertly developed," with pupils explicitly taught about equality, diversity, and fundamental British values through festivals and role models.
- Staff benefit from strong support and training, resulting in "good subject knowledge" and a positive culture regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must adopt a consistent approach to checking what pupils know and understand to prevent "gaps or misconceptions in their learning."
- The school needs to precisely identify the most important knowledge and concepts in some subjects so pupils, including those with SEND, can effectively build on prior learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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