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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Medway, ME5 8PUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2019
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3126 of 13,686 nationally

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Parents considering St Benedict's Catholic Primary School will find a school that is clearly popular with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 70 applications for just 26 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.69, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. All 26 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who prioritise it, the school is a realistic choice. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 210 and currently 209 pupils on roll. Just 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average, which may reflect the local demographic. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey, the high demand for places is a strong signal of local satisfaction.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLambourn Way, Chatham, Medway, ME5 8PU
HeadteacherSarah McAlpine
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2019
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 May 2019): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersNetballAthleticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCodingArt ClubEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:20-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

St Benedict's Catholic 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.