Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough, Rochester
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Rochester, part of Rivermead Inclusive Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 25 schools in Rochester with published results, and 13,005th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 117% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Medway (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough in detail
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Medway and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
For September 2026 entry, 62 families put Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 80 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough are St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths); Chattenden Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 81% maths); Leigh Academy High Halstow (2 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 84% maths); and Burnt Oak Primary School (2 miles, Good, 56% reading, 54% maths).
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolChattenden Primary SchoolLeigh Academy High HalstowBurnt Oak Primary School
The trust
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough is one of 6 schools run by Rivermead Inclusive Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Black (8%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 118 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 103 (18.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough has a resourced provision (87 places, 87 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (87 places, 87 pupils on roll) for autism.
Staffing
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough had 37 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Werburgh Crescent (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 90 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Medway (250).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough issued 9 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough are Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (0.1 miles) and Waterfront UTC (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
23.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision and SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
23.3
KS2
23
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
490 pupils
420 places
70 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochester
Across Medway council
Places available
3,675
Applications
3,130
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Medway council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
118
SEN Support
103
EHC Plans
40.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough has a resourced provision (87 places, 87 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (87 places, 87 pupils on roll) for autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
546
Total Pupils
316
Boys
230
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
37
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,395
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,036
Per pupil
£2827k
Total funding
£189k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
17.8%
Persistent absence
450
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Questions parents ask about Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
What are SATs results like at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Of the pupils at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough's Ofsted rating?
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
No fixed boundary. When Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough is oversubscribed, Medway allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough was full in 2025, at 117% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Classes at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough has around 546 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough have specialist SEN provision?
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough has a resourced provision (87 places, 87 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (87 places, 87 pupils on roll) for autism.
What is attendance like at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough in 2024/25. 17.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Apply through Medway's coordinated admissions process, naming Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough?
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough is at Pottery Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9BS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)