The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% 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 (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Parry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Rochester Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Medway Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 1.6km away
Oasis Restore
16 plus · 1.6km away
St Peter's Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Delce Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
The Thomas Aveling School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)?
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) take?
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)?
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is in Rochester, ME1 3LF, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) have a sixth form?
No, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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