Is St Margaret's Infant School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 59th of 69 primary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Margaret's Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at St Margaret's Infant 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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St Margaret's Infant School

St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Gillingham, ME8 9AE

Local ranking59th of 69 primary schools in Medway

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 14 May 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 299
Boys: 149 (48%)
Girls: 163 (52%)
Capacity: 270 (116% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 16.4%
EAL: 12.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,728/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 72.6%
Black African: 9.5%
White Other: 4.4%
Asian Indian: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%

72.6%

White British

9.5%

Black African

4.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01634231327

stmargaretsinfanthead@thewestbrooktrust.org

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St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street

Gillingham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144133
UKPRN: 10063037
Establishment No.: 2479
Trust: THE WESTBROOK TRUST

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