New Road Primary School

URN: 118320 • Chatham ME4 5QN

Overview

Name
New Road Primary School
URN
118320
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634843084
Website
Visit
Address
Bryant Street, Chatham ME4 5QN

Summary

New Road Primary School is a mixed community school located in Chatham, Medway, accommodating 366 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school fosters a welcoming environment, prioritising values such as respect, honesty, responsibility, and consideration. These principles guide the school's ethos and aim to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students.

The school maintains a strong focus on academic and social development, with high expectations for both pupils and staff. New Road Primary School encourages parental involvement and views education as a partnership between the school and families. The school has achieved a whole school attendance rate of 95.5%, with the best class, Eagles, achieving 99.1%.

For parents looking to support their child's learning, the school provides resources and guidance through its website. Additionally, New Road Primary School is currently hosting open morning tours for prospective Reception pupils for September 2026, allowing families to explore the school environment and ask questions directly.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
366
Boys
205
Girls
161
FSM %
42.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 366 205 161 360 42.40
2024-09-11 360 202 158 360 33.90
2023-09-11 352 183 169 360 41.20
2022-09-11 352 183 169 360 41.20
2021-09-11 346 178 168 360 38.10
2020-09-11 352 165 187 315 25.70

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