St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Gillingham, ME8 9AE · Medway · primary school
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29th 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 — 4.7/10 against 3,438 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 363. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection? How does the school manage class sizes given that the current roll matches the total capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Overview
St Margaret’s Church of England Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, calm and caring" environment where pupils’ well-being is a priority. The report highlights that pupils are "enthusiastic learners" who behave very well and feel safe, with the school’s values of respect, resilience, and responsibility deeply embedded in its culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and is "designed well" to ensure knowledge builds over time.
- There is a "strong focus on fostering pupils’ enjoyment and love of reading," with a recently introduced structure for daily reading lessons proving "consistently effective."
- Staff demonstrate a "personal and caring approach," and pupils feel valued, knowing their opinions matter and that staff will always help them.
- The school provides a "wealth of opportunities and experiences," such as farm visits and charity fundraising, which leave a "lasting impression" on pupils.
- Leaders are "considerate of staff workload and well-being," ensuring staff feel valued and supported to deliver a good quality of education.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for pupils’ achievement are not always ambitious enough; the school should raise teachers’ expectations so that more pupils achieve higher standards, particularly in writing.
- Not all areas of the curriculum are monitored closely enough, leading to a lack of clarity on implementation; the school must monitor the new phonics programme more thoroughly to ensure swift support for early readers.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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