Chattenden Primary School
Chattenden Primary School is an academy converter in Rochester for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 203 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Chattenden Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024. In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chattenden Lane Chattenden Rochester Kent ME3 8LF |
| Phone | 01634250861 |
| Reference Number | 138328 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.83%
Girls: 55.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 5 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 6 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| African | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
Chattenden Primary is performing well overall, with a designation of good in most areas and outstanding in personal development. The school's culture promotes high expectations and strong engagement, with pupils expressing enjoyment in their learning and pride in their achievements. A notable strength of the school is its comprehensive extracurricular offerings that cater to diverse interests, including sports and music, which are supplemented by a focus on mental health and well-being. However, the school faces challenges in attendance rates that are being actively addressed by leadership.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Chattenden Primary School | |
| 06 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a challenging curriculum and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.
- The wider curriculum offers extensive opportunities for personal talent development.
- Teachers are skilled and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations to pupils.
- The school has effective arrangements for safeguarding.
- Strong emphasis on reading with engaging phonics teaching.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum sequencing and assessment practices need further development in some subjects.
- Attendance rates are currently below the desired levels.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 105 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -4.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 21 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Island Way West, St Mary's Island, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ST |
0.88 miles |
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Wainscott Primary School
Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX |
0.97 miles |
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Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Pottery Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9BS |
1.18 miles |
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Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN |
1.43 miles |
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Cliffe Woods Primary School
View Road, Cliffe Woods, ROCHESTER, Kent, ME3 8UJ |
1.52 miles |
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Temple Mill Primary School
Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL |
1.59 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA |
1.65 miles |
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All Faiths Children's Academy
Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF |
2 miles |
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Burnt Oak Primary School
Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LS |
2.03 miles |
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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Gas House Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1US |
2.09 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
2.14 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
2.14 miles |
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Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG |
2.21 miles |
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St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU |
2.21 miles |
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Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Kings Bastion, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5DQ |
2.31 miles |
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Saxon Way Primary School
Ingram Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1SJ |
2.37 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH |
2.42 miles |
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St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
King Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YF |
2.55 miles |
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St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA |
2.62 miles |
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Leigh Academy High Halstow
Harrison Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8TF |
2.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH |
1.04 miles |
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Maritime Academy
Chalk Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG |
1.27 miles |
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City of Rochester School
Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ |
1.53 miles |
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Waterfront UTC
South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ |
1.72 miles |
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MidKent College
Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN |
1.83 miles |
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Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG |
2.26 miles |
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King's School, Rochester
Satis House, Rochester, ME1 1TE |
2.32 miles |
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Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SP |
2.38 miles |
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Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY |
2.5 miles |
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Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG |
2.52 miles |
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Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
2.53 miles |
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Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ |
2.68 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
2.84 miles |
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Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
2.85 miles |
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Alchemy School
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT |
2.89 miles |
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Leigh Academy Strood
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX |
3.03 miles |
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Gad's Hill School
Higham, Rochester, ME3 7PA |
3.03 miles |
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Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
3.07 miles |
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The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX |
3.17 miles |
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Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
3.22 miles |
Chattenden Primary School is part of Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, which runs 10 schools. The nearest others:
- Elaine Primary School Rochester
- Delce Academy Rochester
- Maundene School Chatham
- Rockliffe Manor Primary School London
- Foxfield Primary School London
- Woodhill Primary School London
- Forest Academy Croydon
- Woodside Primary School Croydon
- West Thornton Primary School Croydon
What is Chattenden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Chattenden Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was Chattenden Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Chattenden Primary School was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does Chattenden Primary School have?
Chattenden Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.
What age range does Chattenden Primary School cover?
Chattenden Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
What are Chattenden Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Chattenden Primary School?
Chattenden Primary School is at Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF.