School Compass
Horsted Infant School
Chatham · Medway · ME5 9TF. infant · Community school · State-funded · Ages 3 to 7. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 27/11/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Horsted Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Horsted Infant School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 27/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Horsted Infant School?
Horsted Infant School is in Chatham (ME5 9TF), Medway. URN 118442.
How do I compare Horsted Infant School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Horsted Infant School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 10 October 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils thrive and are truly joyful at this happy school, where teachers make sure there is something to look forward to every day. As one parent commented: ‘Children stroll into reception and never look back!’ Pupils contribute eagerly to the school community as art ambassadors, sports crew and members of the green…
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Citation
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Horsted Infant School
URN: 118442
Local authority: Medway
Town: Chatham
Postcode: ME5 9TF
Ofsted overall: Good (27/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/118442/
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