St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's Infant School is a primary school in Gillingham for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 July 2011, report published 2 September 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
This school has lofty ambitions for its pupils. Aspirations are consistently high and impressively fulfilled. Pupils flourish with confidence, happiness, respect and determination, aligning with the school's vision and values. Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum, learning and remembering knowledge and skills over time while producing great work. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. The school adapts tasks and provides help to ensure that all pupils have opportunities to shine and thrive. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils work hard and show enthusiasm, kindness and respect. Starting in the nurturing Nursery, expectations are high, and relationships are warm. As pupils move through the school, they become responsible and conscientious members of an inclusive and ambitious school community. Pupils are proud of roles such as being members of the 'Calming Crew', 'Play Rangers', 'Eco Squad' and 'School Learning Council'. These opportunities help pupils to make a tangible difference to school life. The school uses its outdoor environment to enrich pupils' mental and emotional well- being. Pupils benefit from this throughout the curriculum and as part of active lunchtime play. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One represented many other's views that the school provides 'exceptional care and compassion' to ensure that pupils 'really matter'.
Pupil numbers and mix
312 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near St Margaret's Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Miers Court Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Thames View Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Riverside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Parkwood Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WESTBROOK TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Paula Fewtrell
- Phone
- 01634231327
- Address
- St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9AE
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 144133
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.