School Compass
Featherby Junior School
Gillingham · Medway · ME8 6BT. junior · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 7 to 11. 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
- 64%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 21/09/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Featherby Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Featherby Junior School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/09/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Featherby Junior School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Featherby Junior School?
Featherby Junior School is in Gillingham (ME8 6BT), Medway. URN 144969.
How do I compare Featherby Junior School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Featherby Junior 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 (Full inspection: Good Full inspection · 28 June 2022). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils at Featherby Junior School are kind and friendly. They treat each other and their teachers with respect, noting that ‘we’re all different but we’re all equal’. Instances of bullying are rare. When pupils are unkind to each other, adults help them to sort things out. Consequently, pupils feel safe and well cared…
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Featherby Junior School
URN: 144969
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME8 6BT
Ofsted overall: Good (21/09/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/144969/
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