How many pupils does St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School have?

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is located at Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP.

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP

Not rated

Inspected 8 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

45%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

211

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Faversham, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 211 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 211 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.9%

Free school meals

8.7%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

14.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

45%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

18.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

8.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

£45,417

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,531 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,773

Spend per pupil

£7,076

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP
Phone: 01795532496
Head Teacher: Louise Rowley-Jones
Website: https://www.smcschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?: St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Faversham, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School have?: St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 45% of pupils at St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?: St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is located at Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP.

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