Featherby Junior School

URN: 118420 • Gillingham ME8 6BT

Overview

Name
Featherby Junior School
URN
118420
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
40.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Rutland (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Chilham Road, Gillingham ME8 6BT

Summary

Featherby Junior School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 353 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 360. The school is part of the Maritime Academy Trust and emphasizes a values-led approach to education, focusing on unity, aspiration, resilience, responsibility, trust, and respect. The school aims to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their starting point.

The curriculum at Featherby is designed to foster independent and resilient learners, integrating cognitive science principles to enhance knowledge retention. The school employs a thematic approach that equips students with essential skills for life, preparing them for future educational challenges. This includes the use of the latest technologies and collaborative learning strategies.

Featherby Junior School prides itself on its strong community ties, with positive feedback from parents highlighting the supportive atmosphere and dedicated teaching staff. The school encourages parental engagement and actively seeks to involve families in the educational journey, ensuring that children are happy and motivated to learn.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
353
Boys
190
Girls
165
FSM %
7.40
Open date
Close date
2017-08-31
Last Ofsted
2017-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 353 190 165 360 7.40
2024-09-11 353 190 165 360 7.40
2023-09-11 353 190 165 360 7.40
2022-09-11 353 190 165 360 7.40
2021-09-11 353 190 165 360 7.40
2020-09-11 353 190 165 360 7.40

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