The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp 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)
101
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.
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Vidler-Ironmonger (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Saxon Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saxon Way Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saxon Way Primary School?
Saxon Way Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saxon Way Primary School take?
Saxon Way Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saxon Way Primary School?
Saxon Way Primary School is in Gillingham, ME7 1SJ, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saxon Way Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saxon Way Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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