St Benedict's Catholic Primary School — Primary School in Chatham

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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Chatham, ME5 8PU

209 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

6.70% FSM %

104 Boys

105 Girls

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah McAlpine.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Medway or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Medway
Region	South East
Administrative District	Medway
Parliamentary Constituency	Chatham and Aylesford
Ward	Lordswood & Walderslade
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2023
UKPRN	10092965
URN	149979
Data Last Updated	26-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dan Blatter	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/02/2022	09/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Brett	Chair of Local Governing Body	21/09/2025	21/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Warren-Heys	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/07/2025	20/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
David Brett	Local Governor	26/07/2021	25/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Brett	Local Governor	22/01/2025	20/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Joseph Donkor	Local Governor	17/09/2025	16/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lee Edwards	Local Governor	23/04/2024	22/04/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Grace Edwards	Local Governor	17/01/2025	16/01/2029	Elected by school staff
Stevie Hunt	Local Governor	14/07/2022	13/07/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Sarah McAlpine	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Natalie Pastore	Local Governor	01/03/2023	28/02/2027	Elected by parents
Gerry Sharratt	Local Governor	21/02/2023	20/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust