Featherby Junior School

URN: 144969 • Gillingham ME8 6BT

Overview

Name
Featherby Junior School
URN
144969
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Pape (since 2025)
Telephone
01634231984
Website
Visit
Address
Chilham Road, Gillingham ME8 6BT

Summary

Featherby Junior School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 358 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 360. The school operates under the Maritime Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a focus on high aspirations, Featherby aims to equip students with essential skills for both academic success and life beyond school.

The curriculum at Featherby is designed to develop independent and resilient learners through a thematic approach that integrates cognitive science principles. This encourages children to build a "web of knowledge," promoting effective learning strategies and self-regulation. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration, both within the classroom and with parents and the wider community, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their potential.

Featherby Junior School prides itself on its strong community ethos, where children are encouraged to express their happiness and enthusiasm for learning. The school values unity, aspiration, resilience, responsibility, trust, and respect, which underpin all aspects of school life and contribute to a nurturing environment for students and families alike.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360
Pupils
358
Boys
177
Girls
181
FSM %
39.10
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 358 177 181 360 39.10
2024-09-11 360 179 181 360 37.80
2023-09-11 344 178 166 360 30.20
2022-09-11 344 178 166 360 30.20
2021-09-11 342 183 159 360 27.50
2020-09-11 335 172 163 360 17.60

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