SchoolScoresSt Margaret's CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of MEDWAY ANGLICAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9AE
01634 230998 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 December 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Gillingham (Medway) comparisons use the 13 of its 23 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 | Gillingham (Medway) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 73% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 82% | 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. Gillingham (Medway) figures pool parents at the Gillingham (Medway) 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
90 pupils in this year group.
67% — 6 points above the Medway average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 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. | 105 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 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
- St Margaret's Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
- Miers Court Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thames View Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Twydall Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairview Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deanwood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Margaret's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Margaret's CofE Junior School?
80% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Margaret's CofE 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 142160.
- 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.