St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Canon Close, Maidstone Road
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME1 3EN
Telephone Number: 01634 404267
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Sponsor: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Willis
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 211 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.4%

Location and administration

URN: 151929
DfE Number: 887/3746
UKPRN: 10098610
UPRN: 44010893
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Rochester West & Borstal (E05014465)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 573973E, 166819N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 27.86" N 0° 29' 54" E
Plus Code: 9F329FFX+Q8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Rochester Grammar School (0.3km)
  2. Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.4km)
  3. St Peter's Infant School (0.5km)
  4. Delce Academy (0.6km)
  5. Crest Infant School (0.7km)
  6. The Thomas Aveling School (1.1km)
  7. Balfour Infant School (1.2km)
  8. St Andrew's School (Rochester) (1.2km)
  9. Balfour Junior School (1.2km)
  10. The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Dan Brent - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Father David Hunter - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 February 2030.
  • Mrs Ann Keywood - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mr Geoff Lamb - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2030.
  • Miss Isabelle Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mrs Lorraine O'hara - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Redmond - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mrs Jemma Routledge - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
  • Mrs Shanuka Tissera - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Mr James Willis - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).