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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 364 pupils, and a capacity of 363 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

364

Pupils

363

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is managed by Medway and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 363 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School — School Information

Full address
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9AE
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142160

Other Primary Schools in Gillingham

If St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Is St Margaret's Church of England Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Margaret's Church of England Junior School currently has 364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 363 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Medway before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Margaret's Church of England Junior School cover?

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.