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Saxon Way Primary School

Medway, ME7 1SJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
#7,183
of 13,686 nationally

About Saxon Way Primary School

Saxon Way Primary School in Medway is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is running at full capacity, with 422 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a notably high level of economic disadvantage: 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake. It received 109 total applications for just 37 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly 3 to 1, and all 37 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is popular among local families who prioritise it, many others who apply do not get in. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Jennifer Vidler-Ironmonger.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGillingham, Medway, ME7 1SJ
HeadteacherJennifer Vidler-Ironmonger
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils422
Free School Meals (FSM)41.2%
School Capacity422 / 420 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisFootballRoundersCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: saxonway-gst.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saxon Way Primary School

Saxon Way 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.