Horsted Infant School

URN: 118442 • Chatham ME5 9TF

Overview

Name
Horsted Infant School
URN
118442
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Steer (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01634335400
Website
Visit
Address
Barberry Avenue, Chatham ME5 9TF

Summary

Horsted Infant School, located in Chatham, Medway, is a community primary school catering to 175 pupils, with a capacity of 180. The school promotes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to have high expectations of themselves, regardless of their academic or creative abilities. The ethos of the school focuses on fostering happiness, confidence, and resilience among students, ensuring that learning is engaging and connected to their personal experiences.

The curriculum at Horsted is designed to support academic, physical, and emotional success. The school emphasizes the importance of basic skills and knowledge, preparing children for future challenges in a diverse and technologically advanced world. Individual progress is celebrated, and the school aims to develop intrinsic motivation in students, helping them to thrive academically and socially.

Horsted Infant School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming community that values diversity. Through a range of activities, including physical education and sports clubs, the school promotes healthy lifestyles and emotional well-being, equipping children with the skills needed for a successful transition beyond primary education.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
4 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
180
Pupils
175
Boys
95
Girls
80
FSM %
11.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 175 95 80 180 11.40
2024-09-11 180 90 90 180 9.40
2023-09-11 180 103 77 180 10.00
2022-09-11 180 103 77 180 10.00
2021-09-11 179 99 80 180 14.00
2020-09-11 178 99 79 180 6.70

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