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Temple Mill Primary School

Temple Mill Primary School

Medway, ME2 3NLPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

120%

Capacity

251

Pupils

5.0x

Demand

About Temple Mill Primary School

Temple Mill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 251 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Temple Mill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Willson, it falls under Medway local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8024th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 55 in Medway.

Temple Mill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 30 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Temple Mill Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Medway, Temple Mill 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCliffe Road, Rochester, Medway, ME2 3NL
HeadteacherNicola Willson
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils251
Free School Meals (FSM)20.6%
School Capacity251 / 210 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (24 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)

8024th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 59%

1178th of 2,034

In South East

Top 58%

36th of 55

In Medway

Top 65%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

59%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:75%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:13%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:72%
Higher:19%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

59%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceSwimmingFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

149

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio5.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

39 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Temple Mill Primary School

Temple Mill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01634629079www.templemill-that.org.uk/

Cliffe Road, Rochester

Medway, ME2 3NL

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Cliffe Road, Rochester

Medway, ME2 3NL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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