St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Chatham, ME4 3ST · Medway · primary school
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16th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 663 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Mary’s Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School “continues to be a good school.” The report highlights an “ambitious vision” where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “do well” within a curriculum that is “interesting” and brings learning “to life.”
Strengths
- The nursery provides a “strong start,” with adults meeting care and learning needs “skilfully” and establishing high behavioural expectations early.
- Reading is taught well, with adults being “ambitious for all pupils to learn to read as well as they can” and providing effective support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils behave well, are “kind and respectful towards each other,” and learn core values such as “service, trust, respect, compassion, forgiveness, hope and thankfulness.”
- The curriculum is set out “coherently” in most subjects, allowing pupils to build knowledge in a “logical order over time.”
- Governors are “ambitious” and support the school effectively, understanding their statutory duties.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not “fully identified the knowledge and skills pupils must understand and remember,” meaning adults do not always teach what pupils most need to know.
- Assessment is not always used consistently to check understanding before moving on, leading to “gaps in their understanding” that hinder pupils from making connections between new and previous learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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