The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Pape
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFeatherby Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Danecourt Community School
Special school · 543m away
Danecourt School
Academy · 543m away
Twydall Infant School
Primary · 653m away
Twydall Primary School
Primary · 654m away
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 654m away
Twydall Junior School
Primary · 694m away
Will Adams Academy
Academy · 705m away
Questions parents ask
What is Featherby Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Featherby Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Featherby Junior School?
Featherby Junior School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Featherby Junior School take?
Featherby Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Featherby Junior School?
Featherby Junior School is in Gillingham, ME8 6BT, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Featherby Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Featherby Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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