The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bryant Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is New Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Road Primary School?
New Road Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Road Primary School take?
New Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Road Primary School?
New Road Primary School is in Chatham, ME4 5QN, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, New Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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