The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 674
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Christine Easton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Island Way West, St Mary's Island, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · 1.3km away
Chattenden Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
MidKent College
16 plus · 1.6km away
The Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
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Burnt Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Wainscott Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School currently has 674 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School take?
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is in Chatham, ME4 3ST, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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