SchoolScoresHorsted Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE BLUEBELL MAT
Barberry Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9TF
01634 335400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Chatham comparisons use the 12 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chatham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chatham figures pool parents at the Chatham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 118477), before it changed to its current form.
74% — 13 points above the Medway average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Medway. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.9 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 19th highest of 21 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Horsted Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Oaklands School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walderslade Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maundene School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warren Wood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wayfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: safeguarding not met; 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Horizons Children's Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tunbury Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lordswood School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Horsted Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Horsted Junior School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Horsted Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Horsted Junior School?
94% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Horsted Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152590.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.