St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
104%
Capacity
218
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Willis, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1561st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 55 in Medway.
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 30 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | King Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 1YF |
| Headteacher | Katie Willis |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1561st of 13,686
Nationally
210th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
80%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
117
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
King Street, Rochester
Medway, ME1 1YF
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