St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
URN: 149979 • Chatham ME5 8PU
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 149979
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah McAlpine (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634669700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lambourn Way, Chatham ME5 8PU
Summary
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, located in Chatham, Medway, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 209 pupils, just below its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a safe and positive learning environment, underpinned by Gospel values. It aims to nurture responsible and spiritually aware individuals through a curriculum that encourages academic, sporting, and musical achievements.
The school promotes a strong Catholic ethos, with weekly values explored through pupil-led prayers and assemblies. This approach helps students reflect on their spiritual journey and develop a sense of community. The involvement of the local parish, St. Simon Stock, further enriches the students' moral and spiritual development.
St Benedict's values collaboration with parents and has an active parent association that supports school initiatives. The dedicated staff and governors prioritize the well-being and growth of each pupil, ensuring a holistic educational experience that prepares children to become confident, independent learners and active members of society.
The school promotes a strong Catholic ethos, with weekly values explored through pupil-led prayers and assemblies. This approach helps students reflect on their spiritual journey and develop a sense of community. The involvement of the local parish, St. Simon Stock, further enriches the students' moral and spiritual development.
St Benedict's values collaboration with parents and has an active parent association that supports school initiatives. The dedicated staff and governors prioritize the well-being and growth of each pupil, ensuring a holistic educational experience that prepares children to become confident, independent learners and active members of society.
Useful links
- Tweets by @StBenedictsRCPS (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 6.70
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 210 | 6.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 202 | 103 | 99 | 210 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 |
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