Is New Horizons Children's Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 May 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 45th of 69 primary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are New Horizons Children's Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 35% of pupils at New Horizons Children's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at New Horizons Children's Academy?

Applications for Reception places at New Horizons Children's Academy 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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New Horizons Children's Academy

Park Crescent, Chatham, ME4 6NR

Local ranking45th of 69 primary schools in Medway

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 May 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 35.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 35.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 72.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 94

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 631
Boys: 297 (48%)
Girls: 321 (52%)
Capacity: 630 (98% full)
SEND: 18.6%
FSM Eligible: 22.2%
EAL: 27.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 17.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Budget per Pupil: £4,726/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.0%
Black African: 17.5%
White Other: 11.9%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.7%
Black Caribbean: 2.1%

47.0%

White British

17.5%

Black African

11.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

03333602115

office@newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk

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Park Crescent

Chatham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 140215
UKPRN: 10047226
Establishment No.: 2008
Trust: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

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