St Mary's Catholic Primary School
106%
Capacity
447
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 447 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liza Moore, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7462nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 55 in Medway.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 41 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Mary'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Greenfield Road, Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1YH |
| Headteacher | Liza Moore |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 447 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.8% |
| School Capacity | 447 / 420 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7462nd of 13,686
Nationally
1057th of 2,034
In South East
34th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenfield Road, Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/, Gillingham
Medway, ME7 1YH
Greenfield Road, Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/, Gillingham
Medway, ME7 1YH
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