St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Benedict's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah McAlpine, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3126th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 55 in Medway.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 26 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Benedict's Catholic Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lambourn Way, Chatham, Medway, ME5 8PU |
| Headteacher | Sarah McAlpine |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 May 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3126th of 13,686
Nationally
413th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Lambourn Way, Chatham
Medway, ME5 8PU
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