St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gillingham, ME7 1YH · Medway · primary school
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40th 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 3,673 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego Club and Oasis Lunch Club. Music provision includes choirs, singing festivals, and a concert at The O2 Arena, with lessons in ocarina, recorder, djembe, guitar, and clarinet.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the Oasis Lunch Club?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is described as a place where “all pupils feel included” and relationships are “respectful.” The report highlights a “suitably balanced curriculum” that effectively develops knowledge, with particular success in reading and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils value the school’s diversity and describe it as “welcoming and friendly,” contributing to a sense of safety.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and quickly address gaps in learning, ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils can access the curriculum.
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils follow a “clear phonics programme” and become “confident, fluent and successful readers.”
- The personal development curriculum prepares pupils well for “life in modern Britain and as global citizens.”
- Governors “systematically hold leaders to account” to support ongoing improvement.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must evaluate the impact of recent curriculum improvements in a few foundation subjects to ensure they support learning effectively.
- Governors must establish “clear processes” to gauge staff views and enable staff to raise concerns, as current systems are insufficient.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “robust systems” in place to swiftly respond to concerns and protect vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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