St John's Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 4 New Street Chatham Kent ME4 6RH |
| Reference Number | 142157 |
St John's Church of England Infant School has demonstrated a solid performance since the appointment of the current leadership team in September 2023. The quality of education across various domains is regarded as good, showcasing a commitment to raising academic expectations and ensuring that all pupils receive support for their reading and mathematics development. This shift has led to increased parental confidence and a doubling of pupil numbers. The school's warm community atmosphere is evident, as all families are welcomed and supported effectively, fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils. However, while significant strengths were noted in personal, social, and emotional development, some areas require further attention. The curriculum for early years and certain foundation subjects is still in the early stages of development, impacting the consistency with which children’s learning objectives are defined and achieved. Leadership recognition of these gaps indicates a proactive approach to improving outcomes for all students going forward.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 80 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.5%
Girls: 47.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 27.5% |
| White, British | 18.8% |
| White & Asian | 6.3% |
| Indian | 5% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Chatham | |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community atmosphere that supports pupils and families
- Effective prioritization of reading and mathematics development
- Warm and positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-sequenced curriculums introduced across all subjects
- High levels of pupil behavior and engagement in learning
- Parental involvement in school activities and clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent sequencing in early years curriculum impacting learning clarity
- Foundation subjects' curriculum implementation at an early development stage
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Hills Terrace, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PX |
0.08 miles |
|
Balfour Junior School
Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX |
0.41 miles |
|
Phoenix Primary School
Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD |
0.49 miles |
|
New Road Primary School
Bryant Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QN |
0.5 miles |
|
Balfour Infant School
Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QT |
0.62 miles |
|
Greenvale Primary School
Symons Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5UP |
0.64 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY |
0.64 miles |
|
St Peter's Infant School
Holcombe Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2HU |
0.67 miles |
|
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
King Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YF |
0.75 miles |
|
Crest Infant School
Fleet Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QA |
0.77 miles |
|
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Kings Bastion, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5DQ |
0.77 miles |
|
Delce Academy
The Tideway, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NJ |
0.82 miles |
|
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA |
0.95 miles |
|
New Horizons Children's Academy
Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR |
0.95 miles |
|
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Close, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EN |
0.98 miles |
|
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Gas House Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1US |
1.12 miles |
|
Luton Primary School
Luton Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5AW |
1.13 miles |
|
Warren Wood Primary School
Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR |
1.18 miles |
|
Byron Primary School
Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX |
1.26 miles |
|
Wayfield Primary School
Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH |
1.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
0.11 miles |
|
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ |
0.28 miles |
|
Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
0.31 miles |
|
Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG |
0.52 miles |
|
Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY |
0.61 miles |
|
Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB |
0.84 miles |
|
The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
0.84 miles |
|
Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
0.91 miles |
|
The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY |
0.94 miles |
|
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
0.97 miles |
|
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL |
1.07 miles |
|
King's School, Rochester
Satis House, Rochester, ME1 1TE |
1.09 miles |
|
The Thomas Aveling School
Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW |
1.23 miles |
|
Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
1.28 miles |
|
Alchemy School
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT |
1.34 miles |
|
MidKent College
Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN |
1.41 miles |
|
Medway Secure Training Centre
Sir Evelyn Road, Rochester, ME1 3YB |
1.55 miles |
|
Oasis Restore
1 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7QP |
1.55 miles |
|
The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX |
1.78 miles |
|
Bradfields Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
1.8 miles |