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Schools in Medway

  • 104State-funded schools
  • 77Primary
  • 20Secondary
  • 5Special
  • South EastRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
80%
3 pts below England (84%)
3,586 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
94%
close to England (92%)
3,130 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
3.4
1.1 above England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
9of 104 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Medway
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
80%got their first choice
3 pts below England (84%)

3,586 applicants · 3.2% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 80%; England 84%
  2. 2025 80%; England 84%
  3. 2024 80%; England 83%
  4. 2023 81%; England 83%
  5. 2022 80%; England 83%
  6. 2021 79%; England 81%
  7. 2020 80%; England 82%
  8. 2019 76%; England 81%
  9. 2018 79%; England 82%
  10. 2017 79%; England 83%
  11. 2016 84%; England 84%
  12. 2015 81%; England 84%
  13. 2014 81%; England 85%
  • Medway
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,58680.4%93.9%3.2%
Sep 20253,69779.7%94.5%3.7%
Sep 20243,64280.5%94.1%3.9%
Sep 20233,65781.2%94.9%3.5%
Sep 20223,60979.7%93.1%5.3%
Sep 20213,43178.8%93.9%3.8%
Sep 20203,47880.2%94.3%4.4%
Sep 20193,29176.3%91.9%6.4%
Sep 20183,25679.2%93.7%4.3%
Sep 20173,17078.9%94.2%4.6%
Sep 20163,00884.3%96.1%2.6%
Sep 20153,09380.8%93.3%5.4%
Sep 20142,99481.2%94.2%4.0%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

3,130 applicants · 0.9% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 95%; England 93%
  4. 2023 93%; England 92%
  5. 2022 92%; England 92%
  6. 2021 92%; England 92%
  7. 2020 89%; England 90%
  8. 2019 89%; England 91%
  9. 2018 89%; England 91%
  10. 2017 89%; England 90%
  11. 2016 87%; England 88%
  12. 2015 87%; England 88%
  13. 2014 86%; England 88%
  • Medway
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,13093.9%98.8%0.9%
Sep 20253,15195.6%99.3%0.6%
Sep 20243,33694.7%99.0%0.9%
Sep 20233,31593.2%99.0%0.9%
Sep 20223,29091.8%97.7%2.1%
Sep 20213,29691.7%97.9%1.5%
Sep 20203,48788.7%97.5%2.1%
Sep 20193,38889.0%97.6%1.9%
Sep 20183,34688.8%97.3%2.4%
Sep 20173,37689.4%97.2%2.5%
Sep 20163,52587.1%95.1%4.0%
Sep 20153,52087.1%95.9%3.6%
Sep 20143,35085.6%95.0%4.5%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 9 schools of 104 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (5)
  • Post-16 provision (3)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 78 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding5
  • Good70
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate2

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 15 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education294–
Behaviour and attitudes3102–
Personal development4101–
Leadership and management2103–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Medway

20 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Chatham Grammar Selective Remains Good2023 7.7 applications per place 60.6 17%
Fort Pitt Grammar School Selective Outstanding2022 7.6 applications per place 63.0 14%
Holcombe Grammar School Selective Remains Good2024 5.4 applications per place 59.8 13%
The Rochester Grammar School Selective Good2023 4.1 applications per place 67.5 12%
Rainham Mark Grammar School Selective Good2022 4.1 applications per place 63.1 11%
Brompton Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 4.0 applications per place 35.7 39%
Leigh Academy Rainham Good2024 3.9 applications per place 44.5 22%
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Selective Outstanding2023 3.7 applications per place 69.9 12%
Maritime Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 3.5 applications per place – 33%
The Thomas Aveling School Remains Good2022 3.4 applications per place 38.8 33%
The Victory Academy Good2023 2.5 applications per place 38.9 45%
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.4 applications per place 40.4 36%
Rainham School for Girls 2026 2.2 applications per place 44.8 22%
The Howard School 2026 2.2 applications per place 47.3 24%
Leigh Academy Strood 2026 2.0 applications per place 43.7 34%
The Robert Napier School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.9 applications per place 30.2 52%
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Remains Good · improving2024 1.8 applications per place 42.3 24%
Walderslade School Special measures Inadequate2023 1.4 applications per place 29.2 40%
Greenacre School Serious weaknesses Inadequate2023 1.2 applications per place 29.4 30%
Waterfront UTC Good2023 no data 31.5 35%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Medway

77 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Leigh Academy High Halstow Outstanding2023 4.5 applications per place 81% 9%
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Faith 2026 4.4 applications per place 79% 37%
St John's Church of England Infant School Faith Good2024 4.4small intake applications per place – 44%
Walderslade Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 4.4 applications per place 77% 15%
Temple Mill Primary School Remains Good2024 4.3 applications per place 66% 17%
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 4.1 applications per place 83% 18%
Oasis Academy Skinner Street Good2021 4.0 applications per place 52% 47%
Chattenden Primary School Good2024 3.9 applications per place 69% 35%
Lordswood School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.9 applications per place 76% 22%
All Saints Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 3.7 applications per place 68% 36%
Deanwood Primary School Remains Good2024 3.5 applications per place 28% 25%
Saxon Way Primary School Standards maintained2025 3.5 applications per place 62% 40%
Thames View Primary School Good2023 3.5 applications per place 80% 14%
All Faiths Children's Academy Some aspects not as strong2025 3.4 applications per place 61% 32%
Elaine Primary School Good2022 3.3 applications per place 70% 54%
Miers Court Primary School 2026 3.3 applications per place 56% 14%
St Peter's Infant School Remains Good2024 3.2 applications per place – 37%
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 3.2 applications per place – 27%
Twydall Primary School and Nursery Good2023 3.1 applications per place 52% 43%
Barnsole Primary School Good2024 3.1 applications per place 52% 38%
Hilltop Primary School Remains Good2022 3.0 applications per place 62% 20%
Cliffe Woods Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.9 applications per place 53% 6%
Greenvale Primary School Good2023 2.9 applications per place – 53%
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.8 applications per place – 19%
Balfour Infant School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.8 applications per place – 21%
Parkwood Primary School Requires improvement2023 2.8 applications per place – 19%
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Improved significantly2024 2.8 applications per place 84% 34%
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place – 11%
Fairview Community Primary School Standards maintained2024 2.7 applications per place 73% 6%
Kingfisher Community Primary School Standards maintained2025 2.6 applications per place 66% 36%
Wainscott Primary School Good2024 2.5 applications per place 48% 19%
St Margaret's Infant School Improved significantly2025 2.5 applications per place – 12%
Byron Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.5 applications per place 51% 31%
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.5 applications per place – 16%
New Horizons Children's Academy Remains Good2022 2.4 applications per place 35% 23%
Wayfield Primary School Special measures 2025 2.4 applications per place 31% 36%
Phoenix Primary School Good2023 2.4 applications per place 38% 64%
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Faith Remains Good2019 2.4 applications per place – 29%
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 2.4 applications per place – 16%
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 2.3 applications per place 70% 13%
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School Remains Good2024 2.3 applications per place 68% 34%
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Faith Not yet inspected 2.3 applications per place 77% 9%
Crest Infant School Standards maintained2025 2.2 applications per place – 45%
Warren Wood Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.2 applications per place 38% 40%
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Faith Standards maintained2024 2.2 applications per place 71% 21%
The Academy of Woodlands Graded · no overall grade2025 2.2 applications per place 69% 40%
Maundene School Good2022 2.2 applications per place 56% 27%
New Road Primary School Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 66% 43%
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Good2022 2.1 applications per place – 19%
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place – 10%
Hempstead Infant School Remains Good2024 2.1 applications per place – 7%
Halling Primary School Good2023 2.0 applications per place 71% 16%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Faith Good2023 2.0 applications per place 57% 19%
Cedar Children's Academy Standards maintained2024 1.9 applications per place 57% 27%
Bligh Primary School (Infants) Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place – 26%
Oaklands School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place 70% 41%
Cuxton Community Infant School 2026 1.9 applications per place – 6%
Featherby Infant and Nursery School 2026 1.8 applications per place – 27%
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough Good2024 1.8 applications per place 52% 24%
Riverside Primary School Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place 56% 35%
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 71% 10%
Luton Primary School Good2023 1.6 applications per place 36% 52%
Leigh Academy Peninsula East Good2024 1.5 applications per place 61% 23%
St James Church of England Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 1.5small intake applications per place 38% 30%
Balfour Junior School Remains Good2024 no data 71% 31%
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Good2023 no data 56% 41%
Burnt Oak Primary School Good2022 no data – –
Cuxton Community Junior School Remains Good2022 no data 72% 13%
Delce Academy Good2024 no data 60% 54%
Featherby Junior School Good2022 no data 64% 39%
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Good2022 no data 65% 33%
Hempstead Junior School Remains Good2024 no data 72% 11%
Horsted Infant School Good2023 no data – –
Horsted Junior School Remains Good2023 no data – –
Oasis Restore Not yet inspected no data – –
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Faith Remains Good2023 no data 67% 20%
Swingate Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 no data – –

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

7 schools