Horsted Junior School

A good community school school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Horsted Junior School.

Chatham, ME59TF Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barberry Avenue
Chatham, ME59TF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118477
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Barberry Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9TF
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
248 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
251
Free School Meals
16.3% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.3 (9.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
251 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Striving Thoughtful Ambitious Resilient Supportive

Religious Education lessons and RSHE lessons reinforce the message of tolerance and respect for others. The school has well-established links to local places of worship that children visit throughout their time at Horsted, including synagogues, mosques and gurdwaras.

Head Teacher's Message

Horsted emphasises high expectations, happiness, confidence and resilience; learning is purposeful and linked to students’ experiences, with encouragement of independence and thoughtful decision-making.

Facilities

ICT suite interactive whiteboards in each classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners RSHE curriculum integrated with British Values and SMSC in learning

SEND Provision

The FLO provides pastoral support to parents/carers and works in close partnership with Horsted’s SENCo to support children with additional needs; liaises with staff and external agencies (including Family Solutions/Early Help) to identify and coordinate support.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to Horsted School are made via Medway Council.

Financial Information

From September 2025 the Cost of a School Dinner will be as follows: Years R, 1 and 2 are free; Years 3, 4, 5, and 6 are £2.65 per day; Payable in advance via Arbor.

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