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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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