Best Primary Schools in Medway
95 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Medway, 95 primary schools, accounting for 44.2% of all primary schools, provide education to a total of 28,973 pupils.
- Medway's primary schools have an impressive Ofsted record, with 98.4% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average, and a breakdown of 6 Outstanding and 57 Good schools.
- Medway's primary schools have a higher percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 28.2%, and 18.2% of pupils have English as an additional language, compared to the national averages.
- Medway's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.99, and 60.0% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 17.3%, and 16.1% of pupils having special educational needs.
King's School, Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1TE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils652
P/T Ratio–
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Gillingham, ME8 6PD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.2%
Pupils303
P/T Ratio19.1
Leigh Academy High Halstow
Ofsted
Outstanding
Rochester, ME3 8TF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence5.7%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio20.6
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The Rowans
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chatham, ME5 0LB
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils70
P/T Ratio4.7
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Rochester, ME2 2XJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.0%
Pupils309
P/T Ratio23.4
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Blue Skies School
Chatham, ME4 6DQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils16
P/T Ratio–
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City of Rochester School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils64
P/T Ratio–
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Ripplevale School Rochester
Rochester, ME1 1BG
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils146
P/T Ratio–
Rivermead School
Gillingham, ME7 1UG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence13.0%
Pupils139
P/T Ratio6.5
Alchemy School
Gillingham, ME7 4LT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils73
P/T Ratio–
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Ofsted
Good
Rochester, ME2 3HQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils143
P/T Ratio17.9
Greenvale Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chatham, ME4 5UP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.5%
Pupils172
P/T Ratio16.7
St John's Church of England Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Chatham, ME4 6RH
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.5%
Pupils80
P/T Ratio20.8
Horsted Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Chatham, ME5 9TF
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.2%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio20.5
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Chatham, ME5 8PU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.5%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio22.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 96 primary schools in Medway, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 98% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 23.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,219 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.