St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School — Primary School in Chatham

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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Chatham, ME4 3ST

674 Pupils

630 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

10.50% FSM %

341 Boys

333 Girls

About St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chatham, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 674 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Christine Easton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Medway
Region	South East
Administrative District	Medway
Parliamentary Constituency	Rochester and Strood
Ward	St Mary's Island
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-1999
UKPRN	10075517
URN	132056
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Matthew Keeler	Chair of Governors	02/10/2018	01/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Shirley Rogers	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	20/05/2025	19/05/2029	N/A
Mrs Victoria Allen	Governor	04/10/2021	03/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tracy Bangle	Governor	06/02/2023	06/02/2027	Elected by school staff
Rachel Blair	Governor	01/11/2023	01/11/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Christine Easton	Governor	01/09/2012	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Carolyn Facey	Governor	01/01/2019	01/01/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Roy Facey	Governor	01/11/2023	01/11/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Catharina Gisleskog	Governor	10/01/2023	09/01/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Stacy Mates	Governor	04/11/2021	03/11/2025	Elected by parents
Simbo Okolo	Governor	16/05/2023	16/05/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Hilary Sanders	Governor	02/10/2018	01/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chatham, Medway.

How many pupils does St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School have?

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School has 674 pupils, with a capacity of 630.

What is the age range at St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is Mrs Christine Easton.

Where is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School located?

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is at Island Way West, St Mary's Island, Chatham, ME4 3ST, in the Medway local authority, South East.

Does St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School currently open?

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Christine Easton

Island Way West, St Mary's Island, Chatham, ME4 3ST

01634891050

www.st-marys-island-cofe-primary-school.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 132056

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026