SchoolScoresSt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Bleakwood Road, Chatham, ME5 0NF
01634 864701 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Medway. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chatham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 118769), before it changed to its current form.
78% — 17 points above the Medway average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 41 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 109 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic 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 16th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Lower than 57% 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 12th highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.3 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 21 state primary schools in Chatham. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 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
- Oaklands School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walderslade Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maundene School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horsted Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lordswood School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horsted Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Wayfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: safeguarding not met; 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingfisher Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tunbury Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
91% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 41 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151928.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.