St. Mary’s Island Church of England School, near the Community Centre and Pharmacy, fosters a strong Christian ethos and community spirit. It serves 420 children aged 4-11 across fourteen age-appropriate classes. The updated school website features the outstanding SIAMS inspection report from March 2016, as well as the Ofsted reports from March 2014 and March 2018, confirming consistent educational quality. For more information, please visit the website.
St Mary’s Island Primary School is located by turning left at The Stones roundabout and right at the next roundabout past the Community Centre. Established in 1999, it has a second form entry due to high demand. It is a Church of England Aided School jointly administered by the Diocese of Rochester and the Education Authority, receiving a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted. Headteacher Christine Easton is noted as ‘inspirational,’ fostering a culture of respect and effective learning.
For inquiries:
St Mary’s Island Church of England Primary School
Island Way West, St Mary’s Island,
Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 3T
Tel: 01634 891050
In June 2018, the show home for Extra Care housing at Atlas Place opened on Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm (closed 12:30-1:30 pm for lunch).
Directions: Cross HMS Chatham Bridge, take the first exit at The Stones roundabout onto Island Way West, then the first exit at the next roundabout onto Samphire Way. Turn right, then right again; Atlas Place is on the right.
Atlas Place features 62 one and two-bedroom apartments for rent and shared ownership. To qualify for the Older People’s Shared Ownership scheme, applicants must be 55 or older, purchasing a 50-75% share and paying rent on the remaining portion. The maximum share is 75%, with no rent due on the 25% remaining if you own 75%.
For more information about Atlas Place or to express interest, call 0800 012 1442 or email . Visit Optivo’s website for location details.
In October 2015, Countryside developer and mascot ‘Bill Ding’ visited the school to educate children about safety around construction sites as they began building new homes on the Island. John Bryant, Senior Project Manager, led an engaging assembly where students learned about hazards, tried on hard hats and vests, and asked questions about nearby construction.
Headteacher Mrs. Christine Easton praised the assembly for being interactive and informative, highlighting the importance of site safety and supervision. The children left with increased awareness of building site dangers and safety protocols, enjoying the associated activity book.
During the Medway Youth Games 2015/16, the school placed third overall, with the Athletics team ranking first out of 56 schools and Rugby finishing 11th out of 52. The school has earned the School Active Mark from Sports England and promotes diverse sports activities, culminating in an annual sports day.
In November 2016, St. Mary’s Island Primary School emerged victorious in the Mini Youth Games hockey tournament, competing against over 40 schools. The next event is a badminton tournament on November 24, 2016, at Medway Park.
Additionally, students participated in a Christmas tree decoration competition organized by the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education. Finnley White, Pixie Davies, and Jessica Thomas achieved top honors, with Finnley placing second in the 5-category, Pixie winning first in the 6-category, and Jessica being the overall champion. Their prize included an afternoon with Bishop James at Bishop’s Court in Rochester.