The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is a primary school in Rochester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 1st of 24 primary schools in Rochester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 January 2025, report published 4 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
The Pilgrim School is more than just a school for its pupils. The school and its community have a meaningful, lasting impact on pupils' lives. Pupils treasure being a part of it. Pupils talk about being 'forever Pilgrim'. They develop a deep understanding of positive character attributes such as courage, compassion and integrity. They strive to live by these in their daily lives. Pupils relish the challenges of the school's ambitious, highly inclusive curriculum. They work hard, persevering when faced with a challenge. They are reflective and conscientious, determined to do their very best. Pupils achieve extremely well. Pupils are taught how to behave well and how to manage their own emotions positively. This starts in the early years, where children are warmly supported by adults to learn important routines and social skills. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Positive relationships are deeply embedded throughout the school. Pupils of all ages play and learn together harmoniously. Older pupils act as buddies for younger pupils. 'The sanctuary' provides a caring, nurturing space for pupils who are feeling worried or upset. If pupils fall out with their peers, adults help to resolve this quickly. Adults ensure that pupils and their families get all the help they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter's Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Delce Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cedar Children's Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Parry
- Phone
- 01634975555
- Address
- Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3LF
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 143832
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.