St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 117 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.9. Of those, 37 families put it as their first preference, and all 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in Medway, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in the data available. The school is a Church of England primary with nursery provision for children from age three, and it currently has 218 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210. Headteacher Katie Willis leads a mixed, state-funded school that has clearly carved out a place for itself in the local area.

Academically, St Margaret's performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Medway average of just 62%. That puts the school 5th out of 55 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 10% regionally and nationally. At the higher standard, 10% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. Reading is a particular strength: 90% reached the expected level and 47% hit the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. Maths also performed well, with an average score of 106 and 80% at the expected level. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2021, rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. That marked a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2012.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, ICT suite, chapel and playing fields. Sports provision is broad, with rounders, tennis, cross country, athletics, swimming, cricket and netball on offer, alongside clubs like coding, eco club, film club and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 36.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its strong academic results, oversubscribed status and Church of England character, St Margaret's is likely to suit families who prioritise a community-focused primary with proven outcomes and are prepared to apply early to secure a place.

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