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OpenPrimaryURN 144969

Featherby Junior School

Academy sponsor led · Gillingham · ME8 6BT

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 7–11

Pupils

348

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 7–11, in Gillingham, Medway, 348 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 39.4%.

Open schools in Gillingham
43
Primary schools in Gillingham
30
Academies among open schools in Gillingham
70% (30)
Open schools in ME8
18
Primary in ME8
13
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Primary in Medway LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GillinghamNear ME8

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144969

Location

Address
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School
Postcode
ME8 6BT
Town
Gillingham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
348
Boys / girls
175 / 173
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
348 / 360 (97%)
Free school meals
39.4%
FSM pupils
137
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01634231984
Website
www.featherby-jun.medway.sch.uk

Official links