The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- MEDWAY ANGLICAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lenny Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE
Town setting
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Miers Court Primary School
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Isp Rainham
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The Howard School
Secondary · 859m away
Thames View Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leigh Academy Rainham
Secondary · 1.4km away
Parkwood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Junior School take?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is in Gillingham, ME8 9AE, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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