Is Saxon Way Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 June 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 29th of 69 primary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Saxon Way Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Saxon Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Saxon Way Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Saxon Way Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Saxon Way Primary School

Ingram Road, Gillingham, ME7 1SJ

Local ranking29th of 69 primary schools in Medway

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 June 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 61.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 422
Boys: 209 (53%)
Girls: 187 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (94% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 44.1%
EAL: 30.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 17.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,023/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 46.1%
Black African: 19.1%
White Other: 7.9%
Mixed Other: 3.8%
Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Black Caribbean: 2.6%

46.1%

White British

19.1%

Black African

7.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01634336720

jvidler-ironmonger@saxonway-gst.org

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Gillingham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 139928
UKPRN: 10042702
Establishment No.: 2004
Trust: THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST

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