Saxon Way Primary School

About Saxon Way Primary School

Saxon Way Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 422 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

422 / 420 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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 3 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

Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1SJ

Phone

01634336720

Head of School

Jennifer Vidler-Ironmonger

Website

http://www.saxonway-gst.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Saxon Way Primary School?

Saxon Way Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Saxon Way Primary School have?

Saxon Way Primary School has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Saxon Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Saxon Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Saxon Way Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Saxon Way Primary School is part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Saxon Way Primary School?

Saxon Way Primary School is located at Gillingham, Medway, ME7 1SJ.