- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 241
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in ME3
A postcode district in Medway
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: ME3 is a postcode district in Medway with 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2111 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in ME3
11 in ME3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
62 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.7
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Rochester, ME3 7PU · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 182
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Top Secondary Schools in ME3
3 in ME3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
229 first choices, 275 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,829
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Nurseries in ME3
10 in ME3, highest Ofsted grade first
Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery
Rochester, ME3 9BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Higham Village Pre-School
Rochester, ME3 7JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hoo Saints
Hoo, ME3 9BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ME3
1 in ME3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
229 first choices, 275 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,829
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Special Schools in ME3
1 in ME3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
City of Rochester School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 59
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in ME3
2 in ME3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
City of Rochester School
Rochester, ME3 8UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 59
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Gad's Hill School
Rochester, ME3 7PA · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1658.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 326
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good15
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in ME3 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every ME3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME3 has 21 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in ME3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about ME3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME3?
ME3 has 21 schools, including 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in ME3?
The highest-ranked schools in ME3 on Eduscope are Leigh Academy High Halstow, Cliffe Woods Primary School, St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in ME3?
There are 2 independent schools in ME3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in ME3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in ME3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in ME3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.