SchoolScoresThe Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery)
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3LF
01634 975555 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 January 2025, 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 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 18 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rochester. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
83% — 22 points above the Medway average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (57%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 122 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.8
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 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 23rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 33 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 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
- St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Delce Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cedar Children's Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's School (Rochester) 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Crest Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- Cuxton Community Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Warren Wood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cuxton Community Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery)'s Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery)?
97% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery) to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery) oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put The Pilgrim School (A CofE Primary With Nursery) as their first choice for 30 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 143832.
- 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.