St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School.

Rochester, ME13EN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
6 March 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
Canon Close
Maidstone Road
Rochester, ME13EN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118775
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Canon Close, Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EN
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Closed
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
9.1% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success, Worship, Originality, Perseverance"

St William of Perth provides a values-led Catholic education where every child is nurtured to achieve their best academically, socially, and spiritually. The school emphasises Catholic Life and Collective Worship, with an Outstanding Catholic Education rating and RE rated Good. There are regular Masses at the parish church, a Marian garden, and sacramental preparation; strong links with the parish and parish priest for chaplaincy and faith development.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St William of Perth Catholic Primary School. Our Headteacher, Mr. J. Willis, emphasises a quality education with high standards of attainment and behaviour, a lifelong-learning approach, and a Christ-centred community that provides a safe, happy environment for every child. The school invites visits and tours for prospective families.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Popular wraparound care before and after school.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes SENDCO Mrs Morrow; ELSA: Mr Bradley; in-school provisions such as Lego Therapy, Anger and self-regulation support, Marlborough Centre and Fortis Trust outreach, WIN (What I Need) team, Drawing and Talking, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness/Well-being resources; external links to Medway Small Steps Service and Medway SENDIAS; access to Special Needs Information Report, SEND Policy, and related SEND documentation.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants for Reception 2026/2027 must complete Medway Council’s Reception Common Application Form (RCAF) and read the school’s Admissions Policy and Privacy Notice. Catholic applicants may need to complete a Catholic Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and provide baptismal certificate/dedication or evidence of membership. In-Year/Casual applications require the IYCAF form and the same oversubscription process outlined in the policy.

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