Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent ME3 8LF
10 simple reasons to choose Chattenden Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Chattenden, Rochester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Chattenden Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Rochester and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to the Hundred of Hoo School at the end of Year 6.
Subjects are taught separately. Enquiry skills are learned within the individual subjects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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Independent Prep Schools
King's Rochester Prep & Pre-Prep Schools (3.2 miles); St Andrew's School, Rochester (3.3 miles); Gad's Hill Kindergarten & Junior School (3.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
The Pilgrim School (3.8 miles); St William of Perth Catholic Primary School, Rochester (4 miles); Barnsole Primary School (4.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Rochester (2.9 miles); Rochester Independent College (3.2 miles); Gad's Hill School (3.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Fort Pitt Grammar School (3.7 miles); The Rochester Grammar School (4.1 miles); Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (4.4 miles).