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The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3LF, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.6 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
219
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 98% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.5%
Mixed Other5.0%
Black African5.0%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian2.3%
Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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51.37329, 0.48087 · ME1 3LF
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN143832
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thepilgrimschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) rated by Ofsted?
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) a good school?
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) scores 97.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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