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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Ages 4–11209 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chatham, within the Medway local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 209 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Chatham can view St Benedict's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chatham (ME5 8PU), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence8.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals9.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chatham
All schools in Chatham →Swingate Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miLordswood School0.4 miWalderslade Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miMaundene SchoolGood · 1.1 miSt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School1.1 miKingfisher Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 mi
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