Which is the best primary school in Gillingham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in Gillingham, with 84% 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 Gillingham 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 Gillingham?

18 primary schools in Gillingham 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 Gillingham, ranked

The 18 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
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
2
Thames View Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
3
Fairview Community Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
4
Hempstead Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
5
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
6
The Academy of Woodlands
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
7
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
8
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
9
Featherby Junior School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
10
Saxon Way Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
11
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
12
Riverside Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
13
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
14
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
15
Barnsole Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
16
Byron Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
17
Burnt Oak Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
18
Deanwood Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

28%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Gillingham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy ranks first of 18 ranked primary schools in Gillingham, with 84% 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 Gillingham 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 Gillingham?: 18 primary schools in Gillingham 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.