School Compass
Chatham · Medway · ME5 8PU. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
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.
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Published DfE figures show 77% 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.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is in Chatham (ME5 8PU), Medway. URN 149979.
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Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
Existing academy: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School URN: 149979 Predecessor school: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School URN: 118780 Lambourn Way Lordswood Chatham Kent ME5 8PU Academy conversion and predecessor schools Under the Academies Act 2010, schools may apply to the Secretary of State to convert to academy…
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
We have high expectations for the children in our care and aim to encourage them to learn, develop and grow into responsible, spiritual young people within a climate of respect, warmth and understanding underpinned by the Gospel values.
Source page · scanned 2026-09-17
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34 schools on the Chatham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
URN: 149979
Local authority: Medway
Town: Chatham
Postcode: ME5 8PU
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149979/
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