St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
107%
Capacity
674
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) 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 674 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christine Easton, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4705th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 55 in Medway.
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 89 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 84 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School include Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) 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 | Island Way West, Chatham, Medway, ME4 3ST |
| Headteacher | Christine Easton |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 674 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.5% |
| School Capacity | 674 / 630 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4705th of 13,686
Nationally
660th of 2,034
In South East
17th of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
69%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
131
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
84 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
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Contact Information
Island Way West, Chatham
Medway, ME4 3ST
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