St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

209 / 210 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Lambourn Way, Chatham, Medway, ME5 8PU

Phone

01634669700

Headteacher

Sarah McAlpine

Website

www.st-benedicts.medway.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School have?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is part of KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP.

Where is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is located at Lambourn Way, Chatham, Medway, ME5 8PU.