The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
104%
Capacity
219
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Parry, it falls under Medway local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 569th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 55 in Medway.
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 30 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (60 responses).
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 The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) 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 | Warwick Crescent, Rochester, Medway, ME1 3LF |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Parry |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 210 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
569th of 13,686
Nationally
75th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 55
In Medway
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
60 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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
116
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
43 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
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Contact Information
Warwick Crescent, Rochester
Medway, ME1 3LF
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