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St John's Church of England Infant School

4 New Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6RH

Good

Inspected 12 March 2024

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
5–7
Ages
80
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St John's Church of England Infant School

St John's Church of England Infant School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 5–7. It has 80 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of MEDWAY ANGLICAN SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 58.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Medway →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
80 / 90 (89%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

44.2%
Free school meals
58.4%
EAL
0%
SEN support
21.3%
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.

Attendance

9.0%
Overall absence
28.9%
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.

3.85
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
20.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24
2.43
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
£43,812
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 33% on leadership pay
↓ −£2,210 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
0.8
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.

£6,275
Spend per pupil
£6,350
Income per pupil
44%
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
4 New Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6RH
Phone
01634844135
Headteacher
J Strachan

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Class Teacher
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John's Church of England Infant School?
St John's Church of England Infant School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 5–7.
How many pupils does St John's Church of England Infant School have?
St John's Church of England Infant School has 80 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St John's Church of England Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
Is St John's Church of England Infant School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St John's Church of England Infant School is part of MEDWAY ANGLICAN SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is St John's Church of England Infant School?
St John's Church of England Infant School is located at 4 New Street, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6RH.

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