- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in ME4
A postcode district in Medway
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: ME4 is a postcode district in Medway with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2410 primary · 5 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME4
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 ME4
10 in ME4, best first
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Chatham, ME4 3ST · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 70 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 663
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 480
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in ME4
5 in ME4, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
238 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
137 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,060
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
191 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,213
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Nurseries in ME4
9 in ME4, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham
Chatham, ME4 4AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Benjamin Rabbit Nursery
Chatham, ME4 6BA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Boundary Road Pre-School
Chatham, ME4 6UW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ME4
4 in ME4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
238 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
137 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,060
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
191 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,213
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Special Schools in ME4
1 in ME4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Blue Skies School
Chatham, ME4 6DQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in ME4
1 in ME4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Blue Skies School
Chatham, ME4 6DQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME4, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good19
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 ME4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME4 has 24 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 ME4
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 ME4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME4?
ME4 has 24 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 ME4?
The highest-ranked schools in ME4 on Eduscope are Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School. 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 ME4?
There is 1 independent school in ME4, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in ME4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in ME4 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.