Academy · Medway
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Ages 4–11
- Roman Catholic
- Term dates checked
Term dates
This school's own term dates broadly match Medway council's, so the council's dates are shown here. INSET days can differ, so check the school's calendar for those.
2026/27
2027/28
Admissions
Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.
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How places are given: as a Roman Catholic school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.
How many families applied: Reception
For September 2026, 28 families put this school as their first choice, and 28 places were offered. 28 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).
| Entry | Places offered | Put it first | Got their first choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| September 2025 | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| September 2024 | 31 | 33 | 94% |
Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.
Before and after school
No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.
About and location
- Type
- Academy
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Pupils
- 205 (capacity 210)
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Southwark
- Academy trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Phone
- 01634669700
- Address
- Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8PU
- Website
- st-benedicts.medway.sch.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.