Saxon Way Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ingram Road Gillingham Kent ME7 1SJ |
| Phone | 01634336720 |
| Reference Number | 139928 |
Saxon Way Primary School has demonstrated effective leadership and maintained the high standards established in previous inspections. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils are happy and eager to engage in their education. Strong relationships between staff and families, along with a well-designed curriculum, contribute to pupils achieving well academically. The focus on personal development and community engagement further enhances pupils' overall experience, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 422 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.9%
Girls: 48.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 2 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
| 3 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 5 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.7% |
| African | 19% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Caribbean | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Effective leadership has maintained high educational standards.
- Pupils demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and feel safe.
- Well-sequenced curriculum designed to inspire all pupils.
- Strong behaviour management strategies promote a calm environment.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from an early age.
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities enhance the learning experience.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding during lessons.
- Limited identification of essential knowledge in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Road, Https://Stmarysrcp.Medway.Sch.Uk/, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH |
0.23 miles |
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Burnt Oak Primary School
Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LS |
0.43 miles |
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Barnsole Primary School
Barnsole Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG |
0.55 miles |
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Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG |
0.59 miles |
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy, Napier Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HG |
0.7 miles |
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The Academy of Woodlands
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU |
0.75 miles |
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Byron Primary School
Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX |
1.03 miles |
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Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Kings Bastion, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5DQ |
1.16 miles |
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Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD |
1.18 miles |
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Featherby Junior School
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT |
1.26 miles |
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Danecourt School
Hotel Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA |
1.42 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY |
1.44 miles |
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New Road Primary School
Bryant Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QN |
1.48 miles |
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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 |
1.49 miles |
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Luton Primary School
Luton Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AW |
1.51 miles |
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS |
1.63 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Romany Road, Rainham, Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH |
1.72 miles |
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Phoenix Primary School
Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD |
1.77 miles |
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Greenvale Primary School
Symons Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP |
1.83 miles |
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St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Hills Terrace, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PX |
1.85 miles |
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Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG |
0.13 miles |
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Waterfront UTC
South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ |
0.66 miles |
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MidKent College
Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN |
0.8 miles |
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Alchemy School
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT |
0.87 miles |
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The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX |
0.9 miles |
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Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
1.02 miles |
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Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
1.13 miles |
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Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
1.27 miles |
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The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
1.89 miles |
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Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
2.02 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
2.03 miles |
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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ |
2.05 miles |
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Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ |
2.08 miles |
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Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG |
2.18 miles |
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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH |
2.18 miles |
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Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY |
2.24 miles |
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The Howard School
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2.34 miles |
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Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB |
2.41 miles |
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Rainham School for Girls
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
2.41 miles |
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Maritime Academy
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2.41 miles |