- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
94 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 670
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Schools in ME8
A postcode district in Medway
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: ME8 is a postcode district in Medway with 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2914 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME8
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 ME8
14 in ME8, best first
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Gillingham, ME8 9NP · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
18 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 189
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Top Secondary Schools in ME8
4 in ME8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
281 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,568
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
229 first choices, 243 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
265 first choices, 263 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,622
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Nurseries in ME8
11 in ME8, highest Ofsted grade first
Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool
Gillingham, ME8 9PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Parkwood Pre-School
Gillingham, ME8 9LP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Scallywags (Medway) Limited
Gillingham, ME8 7RJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ME8
4 in ME8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
281 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 1,568
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
229 first choices, 243 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
265 first choices, 263 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,622
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Special Schools in ME8
1 in ME8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Danecourt School
Gillingham, ME8 6AA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 291
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME8, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good21
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
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 ME8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME8 has 29 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 ME8
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 ME8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME8?
ME8 has 29 schools, including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 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 ME8?
The highest-ranked schools in ME8 on Eduscope are Rainham Mark Grammar School, Fairview Community Primary School, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary 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 do I choose the right school in ME8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in ME8 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.