The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Liza Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenfield Road, Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnsole Primary School
Primary · 608m away
The GFC School
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Alchemy School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Academy of Woodlands
Primary · 1.2km away
The Robert Napier School
Secondary · 1.2km away
New Brompton College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Brompton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Will Adams Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Gillingham, ME7 1YH, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary'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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