Chattenden Primary School
Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chattenden Primary School is a primary school in Rochester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 10th of 24 primary schools in Rochester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2024, report published 20 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Pupils love school. They enjoy the challenges of the school's curriculum. They have positive attitudes to their learning and take great pride in their work. Pupils are considerate towards one another. They play together positively during breaktimes. Older pupils organise games for younger pupils and this helps to create a positive atmosphere. When pupils fall out with one another, this is always sorted out quickly by an adult. Pupils feel valued, cared for and well supported by staff. Pupils are encouraged to live healthy lifestyles. They benefit from taking part in a wide range of different sports, including representing the school in competitions. Their mental health is promoted well, for example through yoga sessions. Pupils know if they have any worries there are trained staff that they can go and talk to. Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities that are designed to meet their interests and needs. Pupils have the opportunity to apply for one of the many leadership roles within the school. They take part in exciting experiences that help to develop their communication and perseverance. This helps pupils to develop important life skills and attributes. Pupils achieve well, both personally and academically.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum sequencing and use of assessment are not yet fully developed in all subjects. This means that pupils are not yet achieving the ambitious aims set by the school across the whole curriculum. The school needs to ensure that the content taught in every subject is sequenced so that learning builds cumulatively and that the assessment practices in all subjects match that of the best.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Chattenden Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Wainscott Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Hilltop Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Vicky Diddams
- Phone
- 01634250861
- Address
- Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8LF
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 138328
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.