Elaine Primary School

Based in Strood, near Rochester, Elaine Primary School is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 282 pupils. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. Ms Rupinder Bansil leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 21 September 2022, Elaine Primary 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

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 70% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 7.3%, which is attendance of about 92.7% (2024/25). Around 53.6% 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 Elaine Primary School

You apply for a place at Elaine Primary 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

Elaine Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with SEN unit. Named areas of need it supports include Social, emotional and mental health. Recorded provision: SEN unit: SEN unit capacity 10; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Elaine Primary School contact details and location

You will find Elaine Primary School at Elaine Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YN. The school office can be reached on 01634 294817. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.