Which is the best primary school in Chatham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Swingate Primary School ranks first of 17 ranked primary schools in Chatham, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Chatham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Chatham?

17 primary schools in Chatham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Chatham, ranked

The 17 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Swingate Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
2
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
Walderslade Primary School
Academy converter

20%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
4
Lordswood School
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
5
Horsted Junior School
Community school

8%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
6
Balfour Junior School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
8
Oaklands School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
9
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
10
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
11
New Road Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
12
Tunbury Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
13
Maundene School
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
14
Phoenix Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
15
Luton Primary School
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
16
New Horizons Children's Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
17
Wayfield Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

31%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Chatham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Swingate Primary School ranks first of 17 ranked primary schools in Chatham, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Chatham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Chatham?: 17 primary schools in Chatham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.