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Chattenden Primary School

Medway, ME3 8LFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2295 of 13,686 nationally

About Chattenden Primary School

Chattenden Primary School is a mixed state primary in Medway, currently operating very close to its full capacity of 210 pupils with 208 on roll. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23%. Demand for places is exceptionally strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 96 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.36. Of those applications, 20 were first-preference choices, and all 20 received offers. This level of competition places Chattenden among the most sought-after primary schools in the area, and it ranks 8th out of 55 primary schools in Medway according to the latest KS2 data. The school is led by headteacher Vicky Diddams and has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChattenden Lane, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8LF
HeadteacherVicky Diddams
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity208 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballDanceCross CountryTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: chattenden.medway.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Chattenden Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.