- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
91 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 662
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Schools in ME5
A postcode district in Medway
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: ME5 is a postcode district in Medway with 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3514 primary · 6 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME5
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 ME5
14 in ME5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Top Secondary Schools in ME5
6 in ME5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
185 first choices, 150 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1660.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 948
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the England average.
73 first choices, 112 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1629.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 697
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the England average.
86 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1629.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.7%
- Pupils
- 747
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.5
Nurseries in ME5
17 in ME5, highest Ofsted grade first
Alphabets Day Nursery
Chatham, ME5 9EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abacus Day Care Limited
Chatham, ME5 7NX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Buttercups at Little Teddies
Chatham, ME5 9LW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ME5
4 in ME5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
185 first choices, 150 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1660.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 948
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the England average.
73 first choices, 112 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1629.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 697
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the England average.
86 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1629.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.7%
- Pupils
- 747
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.5
Special Schools in ME5
2 in ME5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bradfields Academy
Chatham, ME5 0LB · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 452
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
INSPIRE Free Special School
Chatham, ME5 0LB · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 38.9%
- Pupils
- 98
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME5, 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
- Good22
- Inadequate2
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in ME5 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 ME5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME5 has 35 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 ME5
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 ME5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME5?
ME5 has 35 schools, including 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in ME5?
The highest-ranked schools in ME5 on Eduscope are Swingate Primary School, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Chatham Grammar. 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 do I choose the right school in ME5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in ME5 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.