St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Road, Gillingham, ME7 1YH
Pupils
447
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
447
Headteacher
Mrs Liza Moore
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Roman Catholic
Local authority
Medway
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Based in Gillingham, St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 447 pupils. The school has a Roman Catholic character. It is a maintained school within the Medway local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Liza Moore.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 57% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 95.3% (absence 4.7%) (2024/25). Around 18.6% 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
You apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. 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 Mary's Catholic Primary 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.
Before and after school
St Mary's Catholic Primary School offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School contact details and location
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is at Greenfield Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH. The school office can be reached on 01634 855783. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 25/04/2023
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
St Mary's Catholic Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Medway Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria. As a Roman Catholic 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? Apply directly through Medway Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Medway on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming St Mary's Catholic Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does St Mary's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Mary's Catholic Primary 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.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School and how do I contact the school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is at Greenfield Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1YH. The office number is 01634 855783. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and what ages does it take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has around 447 pupils on roll and covers ages 3 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
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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