Featherby Infant and Nursery School

URN: 118421 • Gillingham ME8 6PD

Overview

Name
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
URN
118421
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sam Blower (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
Website
Address
Allington Road, Gillingham ME8 6PD

Summary

Featherby Infant and Nursery School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 341 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 270. The school is part of the Maritime Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The ethos of the school is built around values such as unity, aspiration, resilience, responsibility, trust, and respect, which guide its educational practices.

The curriculum at Featherby focuses on developing both academic skills and life skills, aiming to prepare children for future challenges. It employs a thematic approach that integrates cognitive science principles to enhance knowledge retention and encourages independent learning. The school emphasizes collaboration and the use of modern technologies to create a dynamic learning experience.

Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's management and teaching staff, noting the positive impact on their children's happiness and learning. Featherby is described as a vibrant community where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next educational steps.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
341
Boys
175
Girls
165
FSM %
7.50
Open date
Close date
2017-08-31
Last Ofsted
2014-03-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 341 175 165 270 7.50
2024-09-11 341 175 165 270 7.50
2023-09-11 341 175 165 270 7.50
2022-09-11 341 175 165 270 7.50
2021-09-11 341 175 165 270 7.50
2020-09-11 341 175 165 270 7.50

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