The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Sarah McAlpine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwingate Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Lordswood School
Primary · 593m away
Walderslade Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tunbury Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Maundene School
Primary · 1.7km away
Oaklands School
Primary · 1.8km away
Greenacre School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School take?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is in Chatham, ME5 8PU, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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