Featherby Infant and Nursery School
112%
Capacity
303
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Featherby Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 303 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Featherby Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Pape, it falls under Medway local authority.
Featherby Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 154 applications for 83 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Featherby Infant and Nursery School include Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Featherby Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Allington Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 6PD |
| Headteacher | Emma Pape |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 303 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 303 / 270 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
154
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Allington Road, Gillingham
Medway, ME8 6PD
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