St John's Church of England Infant School
89%
Capacity
80
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Infant School
St John's Church of England Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 80 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 90 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Strachan, it falls under Medway local authority.
St John's Church of England Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 13 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Infant School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St John's Church of England Infant 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 4 New Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6RH |
| Headteacher | J Strachan |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 80 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.0% |
| School Capacity | 80 / 90 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
50
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
4 New Street, Chatham
Medway, ME4 6RH
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