The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Diddams (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wainscott Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
All-through · Grammar · 1.7km away
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre
Primary · 1.9km away
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Primary · 1.9km away
Maritime Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hilltop Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chattenden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chattenden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chattenden Primary School?
Chattenden Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chattenden Primary School take?
Chattenden Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chattenden Primary School?
Chattenden Primary School is in Rochester, ME3 8LF, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chattenden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chattenden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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