SchoolScoresTemple Mill Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3NL
01634 629079 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 October 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: 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
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Rochester comparisons use the 21 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Rochester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 87% | 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. Rochester figures pool parents at the Rochester 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
32 pupils in this year group.
66% — 5 points above the Medway average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 130 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.8 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.9% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 18th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 33 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 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
- Hilltop Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Faiths Children's Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Wainscott Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas CEVC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Rochester Riverside CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Elaine Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cedar Children's Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Temple Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Temple Mill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Temple Mill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Temple Mill Primary School?
94% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Temple Mill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Temple Mill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Temple Mill Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 27 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 142394.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.