The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) — Primary School in Rochester

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The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

Rochester, ME1 3LF

219 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

19.10% FSM %

105 Boys

114 Girls

About The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochester, 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 219 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Rebecca Parry.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Medway
Region	South East
Administrative District	Medway
Parliamentary Constituency	Rochester and Strood
Ward	Rochester West & Borstal
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
Trust / Sponsor	THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2016
UKPRN	10062013
URN	143832
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Kirsten Taylor	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/10/2025	29/10/2029	Appointed by trustees
Father Mark Ball	Local Governor	14/10/2024	13/10/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Emma Bancroft	Local Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Ms Polly Bolshaw	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Ms Tosin Hunter	Local Governor	08/11/2024	07/11/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Waleed Jamil	Local Governor	28/06/2023	27/06/2027	Appointed by trustees
Ms Alison Louden	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Anita Mann	Local Governor	22/09/2025	21/09/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Alison Mepsted	Local Governor	01/09/2017	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Melanie Olubajo	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Rebecca Parry	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Janette Perry	Local Governor	22/09/2025	21/09/2029	Appointed by trustees

Schools Nearby

St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

1.21 km • Rochester

Other

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

1.28 km • Rochester

Other

The Rochester Grammar School

1.41 km • Rochester

Other

Oasis Restore

1.63 km • London

Other

Medway Secure Training Centre

1.63 km • Rochester

Other

St Peter's Infant School

1.69 km • Rochester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)?

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.

How many pupils does The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) have?

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) has 219 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)?

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) a faith school?

Yes, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)?

The Headteacher at The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is Mrs Rebecca Parry.

Where is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) located?

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is at Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3LF, in the Medway local authority, South East.

Does The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) have a sixth form?

Sixth form at The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery): Does not have a sixth form.

Is The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) currently open?

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Rebecca Parry

Warwick Crescent, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3LF

01634975555

www.thepilgrimschool.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 143832

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026