Saxon Way Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Saxon Way Primary School currently has around 422 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.7%. african pupils make up about 19%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | , Gillingham, ME7 1SJ |
| Website: | http://www.saxonway-gst.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01634336720 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jennifer Vidler-Ironmonger |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139928 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/06/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 422 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.70% | 193 |
| African | 19.00% | 80 |
| Other White | 7.80% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 9 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Way Primary School , Ingram Road ME7 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfields Junior School Ingram Road , ME7 1SJ | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Way Primary School Church Path , Ingram Road ME7 1SJ | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Lane Infant School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Greenfield Road , ME7 1YH | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway UTC South Side Three Rd , ME4 4FQ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfront UTC South Side Three Road , ME4 4FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gillingham Community College Woodlands Road , ME7 2DT | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead School Forge Lane , ME7 1UG | - not rated | 225 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Academy Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.