St Margaret's Infant School
111%
Capacity
299
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Infant School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 299 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Fewtrell, it falls under Medway local authority.
St Margaret's Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 178 applications for 71 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
St Margaret's Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (61 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret's Infant School include Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Margaret's 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9AE |
| Headteacher | Paula Fewtrell |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 299 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 299 / 270 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 May 2025): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Sept 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
61 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
178
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 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.
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Contact Information
St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham
Medway, ME8 9AE
St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham
Medway, ME8 9AE
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