St John's CofE Infant School
4 New Street, Chatham, ME4 6RH
Pupils
80
Ages
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Age range
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
80
Headteacher
Mrs R Edwards
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
About St John's CofE Infant School
St John's CofE Infant School is a primary school in Chatham for children aged 5 to 7, teaching boys and girls. Around 80 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is below the typical size for a primary school in Chatham. It has a Church of England religious character. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. Mrs R Edwards leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 12 March 2024, St John's CofE Infant School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Overall absence stands at 9.0%, which is attendance of about 91.0% (2024/25). Around 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at St John's CofE Infant School
You apply for a place at St John's CofE Infant School on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
St John's CofE Infant School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
St John's CofE Infant School contact details and location
You will find St John's CofE Infant School at 4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH. The school office can be reached on 01634 844135. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 12/03/2024
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
St John's CofE Infant School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
St John's CofE Infant School does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Medway Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Medway Council. Medway school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Medway Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Medway Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If St John's CofE Infant School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerSt John's CofE Infant School results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at St John's CofE Infant School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at St John's CofE Infant School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
St John's CofE Infant School term dates: Medway standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Medway Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
St John's CofE Infant School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at St John's CofE Infant School?
Apply through Medway on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming St John's CofE Infant School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is St John's CofE Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St John's CofE Infant School Good at its inspection on 12 March 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is St John's CofE Infant School and what ages does it take?
St John's CofE Infant School has around 80 pupils on roll and covers ages 5 to 7. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does St John's CofE Infant School offer?
St John's CofE Infant School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are St John's CofE Infant School's term dates and INSET days?
St John's CofE Infant School follows the standard Medway pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is St John's CofE Infant School and how do I contact the school?
St John's CofE Infant School is at 4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH. The office number is 01634 844135. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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