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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Governors Declarations of Business Interest (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Absence Reporting - Studybugs (sen)
- Attendance and Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEN Support Information Sheets (sen)
- SEND Area of Concern and Conditions (sen)
- SEND Policy & SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SENDIAS (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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